Actin-binding protein WASF3
Definition:
Downstream effector molecules involved in the transmission of signals from tyrosine kinase receptors and small GTPases to the actin cytoskeleton. Plays a role in the regulation of cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization. Required in the control of cell shape.
References:
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[1]. Khalid Sossey-Alaoui, et al. c-Abl-mediated phosphorylation of WAVE3 is required for lamellipodia formation and cell migration. J Biol Chem. 2007 Sep 7;282(36):26257-65. [Content Brief]
[2]. Siau Wei Bai, et al. Identification and characterization of a set of conserved and new regulators of cytoskeletal organization, cell morphology and migration. BMC Biol. 2011 Aug 11;9:54. [Content Brief]
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