How are the cellular functions of myosin VI regulated within the cell?
2007
Understanding Myosin VI: Functions and Regulation
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Folma Buss, John Kendrick-Jones
Primary Institution: University of Cambridge
Hypothesis
How are the cellular functions of myosin VI regulated within the cell?
Conclusion
Myosin VI plays crucial roles in various cellular processes and is regulated by multiple mechanisms.
Supporting Evidence
- Myosin VI is involved in endocytosis, exocytosis, and cell migration.
- It is the only myosin that moves towards the minus end of actin filaments.
- Myosin VI's functions are regulated by calcium ions, phosphorylation, and binding to specific proteins.
Takeaway
Myosin VI is a special protein that helps cells move and communicate, and it works in different ways depending on the situation.
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