[HTML][HTML] Actin polymerization and depolymerization in developing vertebrates

Y Bai, F Zhao, T Wu, F Chen, X Pang - Frontiers in physiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Development is a complex process that occurs throughout the life cycle. F-actin, a major
component of the cytoskeleton, is essential for the morphogenesis of tissues and organs …

Pointed-end processive elongation of actin filaments by Vibrio effectors VopF and VopL

E Kudryashova, Ankita, H Ulrichs, S Shekhar… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
According to the cellular actin dynamics paradigm, filaments grow at their barbed ends and
depolymerize predominantly from their pointed ends to form polar structures and do …

Membrane shapers from two distinct superfamilies cooperate in the development of neuronal morphology

M Izadi, D Wolf, E Seemann, A Ori, L Schwintzer… - Journal of Cell …, 2023 - rupress.org
Membrane-shaping proteins are driving forces behind establishment of proper cell
morphology and function. Yet, their reported structural and in vitro properties are noticeably …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term depression in neurons involves temporal and ultra-structural dynamics of phosphatidylinositol-4, 5-bisphosphate relying on PIP5K, PTEN and PLC

SA Hofbrucker-MacKenzie, E Seemann… - Communications …, 2023 - nature.com
Synaptic plasticity involves proper establishment and rearrangement of structural and
functional microdomains. Yet, visualization of the underlying lipid cues proved challenging …

[HTML][HTML] Poststroke dendritic arbor regrowth requires the actin nucleator Cobl

Y Ji, D Koch, J González Delgado, M Günther… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability. We demonstrate that
middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in mice leads to a strong decline in dendritic …

EHBP1 Is Critically Involved in the Dendritic Arbor Formation and Is Coupled to Factors Promoting Actin Filament Formation

Y Ji, M Izadi-Seitz, A Landmann… - Journal of …, 2024 - Soc Neuroscience
The coordinated action of a plethora of factors is required for the organization and dynamics
of membranous structures critically underlying the development and function of cells …

[HTML][HTML] Ankrd26 is a retinoic acid-responsive plasma membrane-binding and-shaping protein critical for proper cell differentiation

AS Englisch, SA Hofbrucker-MacKenzie, M Izadi-Seitz… - Cell Reports, 2024 - cell.com
Morphogens are important triggers for differentiation processes. Yet, downstream effectors
that organize cell shape changes in response to morphogenic cues, such as retinoic acid …

Spinal cord synaptic plasticity by GlyRβ release from receptor fields and syndapin I-dependent uptake

J Tröger, E Seemann, R Heintzmann… - Journal of …, 2022 - Soc Neuroscience
Glycine receptor-mediated inhibitory neurotransmission is key for spinal cord function.
Recent observations suggested that by largely elusive mechanisms also glycinergic …

[HTML][HTML] Identification and validation of two major QTLs for spikelet number per spike in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

X Yi, Y Ye, J Wang, Z Li, J Li, Y Chen, G Chen… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The total number of spikelets (TSPN) and the number of fertile spikelets (FSPN) affect the
final number of grains per spikelet in wheat. This study constructed a high-density genetic …

Post-stroke dendritic arbor regrowth–a cortical repair process requiring the actin nucleator Cobl

Y Ji, D Koch, JG Delgado, M Günther, OW Witte… - bioRxiv, 2021 - biorxiv.org
Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability. We demonstrate that
middle cerebral artery occlusion in mice leads to a strong decline in dendritic arborization of …