Diverse functions for different forms of nuclear actin

Highlights • Nuclear actin exists in both monomeric and polymeric forms. • Actin monomers have been mainly linked to regulation of gene expression. • Polymerized nuclear actin organizes and maintains nuclear integrity.

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Published in:Current opinion in cell biology 2017-06, Vol.46, p.33-38
Main Authors: Virtanen, Jori A, Vartiainen, Maria K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actins - chemistry
Actins - metabolism
Animals
Cell Nucleus - metabolism
Chromatin - metabolism
Cytoplasm - metabolism
Humans
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Proteins - chemistry
Nuclear Proteins - metabolism
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Summary:Highlights • Nuclear actin exists in both monomeric and polymeric forms. • Actin monomers have been mainly linked to regulation of gene expression. • Polymerized nuclear actin organizes and maintains nuclear integrity.
ISSN:0955-0674
1879-0410
DOI:10.1016/j.ceb.2016.12.004