Cordon-bleu: a new taste in actin nucleation

Cell. 2007 Oct 19;131(2):236-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2007.10.003.

Abstract

Polymerization of actin filaments powers many dynamic cellular events and is directed by a small group of actin nucleators. In this issue, Ahuja et al. (2007) identify and characterize a new actin nucleator called cordon-bleu (Cobl) that may drive morphogenesis of the central nervous system during development.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex / physiology
  • Actins / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • Cytoskeleton / physiology
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Neurons / cytology
  • Neurons / metabolism
  • Neurons / physiology*
  • Proteins / genetics
  • Proteins / physiology*

Substances

  • Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex
  • Actins
  • Cobl protein, mouse
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Proteins