WASP- and Ena/VASP-family proteins have been reported to regulate the cortical actin cytoskeleton as downstream effectors of the Rho-family small G-proteins Rac and Cdc42, but their functions are little understood. We observed the localization of the WASP family proteins, N-WASP and WAVE, and the Ena/VASP family protein, Mena, in protruding lamellipodia. Rat fibroblast cell line 3Y1 protruded l...

Abstract Recent gender policies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have improved legal equality for women with noticeable effects some countries. The implications of these on science, however, are not well-understood. This study applies a bibliometric lens to describe landscape disparities scientific research MENA. Specifically, we examine 1.7 million papers indexed Web Science p...

In the advent of coronavirus pandemic and push to digital work, this op-ed argues that emerging economy can be vital for enabling refugee women in Middle East North Africa (MENA) overcome existing livelihood barriers. Since outbreak Syrian crisis 2011, over 6.5 million refugees have been registered by United Nations High Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR) globally. Neighbouring countries across MENA...

Ena/vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) proteins regulate the geometry of the actin cytoskeleton, thereby influencing cell morphology and motility. Analysis of invertebrate mutants implicates Ena/VASP function in several actin-dependent processes such as axon and dendritic guidance, cell migration, and dorsal closure. In vertebrates, genetic analysis of Ena/VASP function is hindered by...

Gephyrin is an essential component of the postsynaptic cortical protein network of inhibitory synapses. Gephyrin-based scaffolds participate in the assembly as well as the dynamics of receptor clusters by connecting the cytoplasmic domains of glycine and GABA(A) receptor polypeptides to two cytoskeletal systems, microtubules and microfilaments. Although there is evidence for a physical linkage ...

This paper examines the impact of quality governance on energy sector in MENA region, particularly, political stability and government effectiveness. Several macroeconomic variables are taken into account a panel analysis, study employs POLS Fixed effect approaches to find out if government's effectiveness among all indicators have vital role promoting efficiency MENA. Panel data for period 200...