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Review
. 2004 Feb 3;14(3):R109-11.

Actin polymerization: riding the wave

Laurie G Smith  1 , Rong Li
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  • PMID: 14986640
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Review

Actin polymerization: riding the wave

Laurie G Smith et al. Curr Biol. .
Free article

Abstract

WAVE/SCAR has long been known to activate the actin-nucleating Arp2/3 complex in a Rac-dependent manner. Recent biochemical and genetic studies have revealed important roles for four WAVE-associated proteins in regulating WAVE function.

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