Actin Polymerization in Apicomplexan

A Structural, Functional and Evolutionary Analysis

Gebonden Engels 2019 9789811374494
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This book discusses in detail the structural, evolutionary and functional role of actin and its regulatory proteins in gliding motility in apicomplexan organisms, a unique phenomenon found in actin-myosin cytoskeletal elements.

The book also explores the potential of different actin regulators, namely formin, profilin, actin depolymerization factor (ADF), capping proteins (CPα and CPβ), cyclase-associated protein (CAP) and coronin 13–24 as potential drug targets against malaria.  As the chief components of the gliding motor, the actin-regulator proteins are characterized by unique features that make them promising targets for structure-based drug design.

Lastly, the book proposes a mathematical model, based on kinetic data mining, to help understand the most vital regulators for actin polymerization dynamics. 

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ISBN13:9789811374494
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Springer Nature Singapore

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<p>Chapter 1.&nbsp;Synthesis and Characterization of nano Apicomplexan motility: A cellular perspective particles.- Chapter 2.&nbsp;Introduction: Gliding Motility- The model and the mechanism.- Chapter 3.&nbsp;Actin: The central ubiquitous player in the phenomenon.- Chapter 4.&nbsp;Formin: The multidomain elongator of polymer.- Chapter 5.&nbsp;Profilin: The associates of Formin.- Chapter 6.&nbsp;ADF (Actin Depolymerizing Factor): The breaker of the polymer in homeostasis.- Chapter 7.&nbsp;Cyclase associated protein (CAP): The silent worker.- Chapter 8.&nbsp;Capping Protein (CP): The formin competitor.-&nbsp;Chapter 9.&nbsp;Coronin: An Overview.-&nbsp;Chapter 10.&nbsp;Mathematical Model: A revelation of synergistic cross talks between the actin regulators.-&nbsp;Chapter 11.&nbsp;Evolution: The hallmarks of Gliding motility in apicomplexan.</p>

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