Basics of the cytoskeleton: Myosins

Omar A. Quintero; Judy E. Moore; Christopher Yengo

doi:10.1007/978-1-61779-788-0_4

Basics of the cytoskeleton: Myosins

Omar A. Quintero, Judy E. Moore, Christopher Yengo

Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology

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Abstract

The myosin superfamily of molecular motors plays essential roles in a wide variety of cellular processes by virtue of their ability to generate force and motion through an ATP-driven cyclic interaction with actin filaments. We provide an overview of the structure, function, and biophysical properties that are common to most characterized myosins and also include examples of how myosins are adapted to perform specific cellular functions. Since many myosins are implicated in disease conditions, a complete understanding of their cellular roles and biophysical properties is critical for developing treatments for these diseases.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Cytoskeleton and Human Disease
Publisher	Humana Press Inc.
Pages	73-100
Number of pages	28
Volume	9781617797880
ISBN (Electronic)	9781617797880
ISBN (Print)	1617797871, 9781617797873
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-788-0_4
State	Published - Dec 1 2012

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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