Microtubules under mechanical pressure can breach dense actin networks
M. Gelin, A. Schaeffer, J. Gaillard…·M. THERY
The paper shows microtubules can breach dense actin networks under mechanical pressure when immobilized.
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M. Gelin, A. Schaeffer, J. Gaillard…·M. THERY
The paper shows microtubules can breach dense actin networks under mechanical pressure when immobilized.
A. Colin, M. Orhant-Prioux, C. Guerin…·L. Blanchoin
This study shows that friction forces between actin networks and their substrate guide contraction direction and speed, demonstrating the importance of resistive forces in cell shape control.
A. Colin, T. Kotila, C. Guerin…·L. Blanchoin
This study investigates how actin turnover is sustained with a limited monomer pool by analyzing bead motility and identifying recycling as a key factor.
S. Yamamoto, J. Gaillard, B. Vianay…·M. Thery
This study shows that actin network architecture modulates MTOC positioning by balancing pushing forces from growing microtubules.
C. Akil, L. T. Tran, M. Orhant-Prioux…·R. C. Robinson
This paper identifies eukaryote-like actin regulation systems in Asgard archaea, showing calcium-regulated actin dynamics predating eukaryotes.