The Abl-related gene (Arg) requires its F-actin–microtubule cross-linking activity to regulate lamellipodial dynamics during fibroblast adhesion
Miller AL, Wang Y, Mooseker MS, Koleske AJ. The Abl-related gene (Arg) requires its F-actin–microtubule cross-linking activity to regulate lamellipodial dynamics during fibroblast adhesion. Journal Of Cell Biology 2004, 165: 407-420. PMID: 15138293, PMCID: PMC2172189, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.200308055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLamellipodial dynamicsCross-linking activityF-actin-binding domainFluorescent protein fusionsMT-binding domainNonreceptor tyrosine kinaseFilamentous actin bundlesWild-type fibroblastsCell polarityProtein fusionsMembrane protrusionsCell peripheryLamellipodial protrusionCell protrusionsActin bundlesMolecular mechanismsTyrosine kinaseF-actinMicrotubulesArgFibroblast adhesionABLHigh affinityFibroblastsProtrusion