Actin-microtubule crosstalk imparts stiffness to the contractile ring in fission yeast.
K. Bellingham-Johnstun, Z. L. Tyree, J. Martinez-Baird, A. Thorn, C. Laplante
The paper investigates how actin-microtubule interactions affect the mechanical properties of the contractile ring in fission yeast, finding that PAA microtubules reduce ring stiffness without impacting cytokinesis.
bioRxiv · Mar 1, 2023Cell Biology