Actin Polymerization in Apicomplexan A Structural, Functional and Evolutionary Analysis

Actin Polymerization in Apicomplexan A Structural, Functional and Evolutionary Analysis edited by Avinash Kale. - First edition - 1 recurso en línea (XI, 101 páginas) 11 ilustraciones a color - Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642) .

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

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.

9789811374500

10.1007/978-981-13-7450-0 doi


Protozoos

QL368.A16 / 2019 EB