The cytoskeleton of animal cells is one of the most complicated and functionally versatile
structures, involved in processes such as endocytosis, cell division, intra-cellular transport …

The nuclear lamina is a nuclear peripheral meshwork that is mainly composed of nuclear
lamins, although a small fraction of lamins also localizes throughout the nucleoplasm …

Discovery of keratin-degrading enzymes from fungi and bacteria has primarily focused on
finding one protease with efficient keratinase activity. Recently, an investigation was …

Historically, the term 'keratin'stood for all of the proteins extracted from skin modifications,
such as horns, claws and hooves. Subsequently, it was realized that this keratin is actually a …

Intermediate filaments (IFs) are integral components of the cytoskeleton. They provide cells
with tissue-specific mechanical properties and are involved in numerous cellular processes …

Mechanically induced signal transduction has an essential role in development. Cells
actively transduce and respond to mechanical signals and their internal architecture must …

In the cytosol, actin polymers, intermediate filaments and microtubules can anchor to cell
surface adhesions and interlink to form intricate networks. This cytoskeleton is anchored to …

Intermediate filaments (IFs) are essential constituents of the metazoan cytoskeleton. A vast
family of cytoplasmic IF proteins are capable of self-assembly from soluble tetrameric …

Nuclear structure and function are governed by lamins, which are intermediate filaments that
mostly consist of α-helices. Different lamin assembly models have been proposed based on …

Intermediate filament proteins form filaments, fibers and networks both in the cytoplasm and
the nucleus of metazoan cells. Their general structural building plan accommodates highly …