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The Structural And Functional Diversity Of The Myosin Family Of Actin-Based Molecular Motors

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Myosins

Part of the book series: Proteins and Cell Regulation ((PROR,volume 7))

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In this chapter, a broad overview of the myosin family of actin-based motors with respect to diversity of myosin-domain structures and cellular functions will be outlined.It is meant as a backdrop for the more detailed discussions of the various myosin classes found in the chapters that follow. This is not intended to be a comprehensive review;rather selected examples will be discussed to highlight the remarkable structural and functional diversity within this family of actin-filament-based molecular motors.

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Mooseker, M.S., Foth, B.J. (2008). The Structural And Functional Diversity Of The Myosin Family Of Actin-Based Molecular Motors. In: Myosins. Proteins and Cell Regulation, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6519-4_1

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