Myosin-9
Definition:
Cellular myosin that appears to play a role in cytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretion and capping. Required for cortical actin clearance prior to oocyte exocytosis (By similarity). Promotes cell motility in conjunction with S100A4. During cell spreading, plays an important role in cytoskeleton reorganization, focal contact formation (in the margins but not the central part of spreading cells), and lamellipodial retraction; this function is mechanically antagonized by MYH10.
References:
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[1]. Zhong-Hua Li, et al. The S100A4 metastasis factor regulates cellular motility via a direct interaction with myosin-IIA. Cancer Res. 2006 May 15;66(10):5173-80. [Content Brief]
[2]. Venkaiah Betapudi, et al. Myosin II motor proteins with different functions determine the fate of lamellipodia extension during cell spreading. PLoS One. 2010 Jan 5;5(1):e8560. [Content Brief]
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