Actin binding proteins in blood–testis barrier function

[Dynamics and function of actin-binding proteins in excitatory synapses].

Actin-binding proteins.

Actin is an essential component of the cytoskeleton and plays a crucial role in eukaryotic cells. The actin cytoskeleton functions in the generation and maintenance of cell morphology and polarity, in endocytosis and intracellular trafficking, in contractility, motility and cell division. In cells, the assembly and disassembly of actin filaments, and also their organisation into functional high...

Endothelial Actin-Binding Proteins and Actin

The role of actin-binding proteins in the control of endothelial barrier integrity.

The endothelial barrier of the vasculature is of utmost importance for separating the blood stream from underlying tissues. This barrier is formed by tight and adherens junctions (TJ and AJ) that form intercellular endothelial contacts. TJ and AJ are integral membrane structures that are connected to the actin cytoskeleton via various adaptor molecules. Consequently, the actin cytoskeleton play...

2122 Actin and actin-binding proteins in proliferative vitreoretinopathy

TITLE: HUMAN FIBROBLASTS PRODUCE AN OPTIMAL PVR EXPERIMENTAL MODEL. AUTHORS: GRACIA-MARTIN M.C., LIBERT J. AFFILIATION: Senior research fellow, Or. Gracia-Martin M.C Prof and Head of Dep., Or. Libert J. Dep. Ophthalmology St. Pierre Hosp., Brussels ABSTRACT: Purpose. Complex tractional retinal detachments show a low percentage of succesful reattachment, due to the development of oroliferative v...