Structural highlights
Function
PROF1_LOKSG Binds to actin and affects the structure of the cytoskeleton. At high concentrations inhibits spontaneous rabbit actin nucleation. This strongly suggests this archaea has a profilin-regulated actin system, and actin-type genes can be identified in this organism.[1]
References
- ↑ Akil C, Robinson RC. Genomes of Asgard archaea encode profilins that regulate actin. Nature. 2018 Oct 3. pii: 10.1038/s41586-018-0548-6. doi:, 10.1038/s41586-018-0548-6. PMID:30283132 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0548-6
