Mechanical properties of cytoskeletal polymers

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作者
Janmey, Paul A. [1 ,2 ,3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Hematol Unit, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Med, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[3] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Biol Chem & Mol Pharmacol, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[4] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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10.1016/0955-0674(91)90159-V
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
The mechanical properties of cytoplasm are dominated by microfilaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments, collectively termed the cytoskeleton. This review discusses how the physical properties of these biopolymer systems are related to their molecular structures and interactions, and how remodelling of these biopolymers in vivo affects cell shape and motility.
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