Abstract
A class of proteins dubbed pipmodullns bind to and sequester the phospholipid PIP2 in the plasma membrane. Local release of PIP2 controls actin dynamics in specific subcellular regions and plays a critical role in regulating actin-based cell motility and morphogenesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R655-R657 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 21 2000 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:L.M.L. is supported by NIH fellowship 7F32NS10655. Work in F.B.G.'s laboratory is supported by NIH grant GM58801.