Gelsolin (GSN), one of the most abundant actin-binding proteins, is involved in cell motility,
shape and metabolism. As a member of the GSN superfamily, GSN is a highly structured …

Protein misassembly into aggregate structures, including cross-β-sheet amyloid fibrils, is
linked to diseases characterized by the degeneration of post-mitotic tissue. While amyloid …

Polarized growth in pollen tubes results from exocytosis at the tip and is associated with
conspicuous polarization of Ca2+, H+, K+, and Cl−-fluxes. Here, we show that cell polarity in …

Cadmium (Cd), one of the most toxic heavy metals, inhibits many cellular and physiological
processes in plants. Here, the involvement of cytoplasmic Ca 2+ gradient and actin filaments …

BACKGROUND Platelets (PLTs) are currently stored at room temperature (22° C), which
limits their shelf life, primarily due to the risk of bacterial growth. Alternatives to room …

Intellectual disability (ID) is a pathological condition characterized by limited intellectual
functioning and adaptive behaviors. It affects 1–3% of the worldwide population, and no …

Actin is a major intracellular protein with key functions in cellular motility, signaling, and
structural rearrangements. Its dynamic behavior, such as polymerization and …

Rationale: The airway surface liquid, the thin layer of liquid covering the airways, is essential
for mucociliary clearance and as a barrier against microbial and other noxious agents …

We studied force-induced elongation of filopodia by coupling magnetic tweezers to the tip
through the bacterial coat protein invasin, which couples the force generator to the actin …

We have investigated the interactions between the actin‐binding proteins gelsolin and
tropomyosin, with special respect to any effects on the functional properties of gelsolin …