CappingProteine
Capping proteins are a class of proteins that bind to the ends of actin filaments, a crucial component of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. Their primary function is to regulate the length of actin filaments by preventing the addition or removal of actin monomers at the barbed end. This controlled modulation of filament length is essential for a variety of cellular processes, including cell motility, muscle contraction, and cytokinesis.
There are several types of capping proteins, each with distinct binding properties and cellular roles. For
The precise regulation of actin filament dynamics by capping proteins is vital for maintaining cellular structure