Title
Cytokinesis: myosin spots the ring
GSBS Program
Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology
UMMS Affiliation
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Date
5-15-2002
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
*Cell Division; Cytoskeletal Proteins; Myosins; Schizosaccharomyces; Schizosaccharomyces pombe Proteins
Disciplines
Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Faithful actomyosin ring assembly is pivotal for successful cell division. The mechanisms by which the actomyosin ring is assembled at the correct time and place remain unclear. Recent studies in fission yeast have shown that a myosin II-containing spot may be a novel progenitor structure essential for actomyosin ring assembly.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Curr Biol. 2002 Apr 30;12(9):R334-6.
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