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γ-Tubulin⁻γ-Tubulin Interactions as the Basis for the Formation of a Meshwork

Rosselló, Catalina Ana LU ; Lindström, Lisa LU ; Eklund, Greta LU ; Corvaisier, Matthieu LU and Kristensson, Maria Alvarado LU (2018) In International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19(10).
Abstract

In cytoplasm, protein γ-tubulin joins with various γ-tubulin complex proteins (GCPs) to form a heterotetramer γ-tubulin small complex (γ-TuSC) that can grow into a ring-shaped structure called the γ-tubulin ring complex (γ-TuRC). Both γ-TuSC and γ-TuRC are required for microtubule nucleation. Recent knowledge on γ-tubulin with regard to its cellular functions beyond participation in its creation of microtubules suggests that this protein forms a cellular meshwork. The present review summarizes the recognized functions of γ-tubulin and aims to unite the current views on this protein.

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International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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10.3390/ijms19103245
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