Formins (formin homology proteins) are a group of proteins that are involved in the polymerization of actin and associate with the fast-growing end (barbed end) of actin filaments. [2]

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Jul 23, 2025 · Formin proteins are a family of proteins involved in constructing and regulating the cell’s internal scaffolding, known as the actin cytoskeleton. This cytoskeleton provides a cell with its shape …

Nov 30, 2023 · The FH2 domains of the formin dimer (shown in green) bind to actin monomers to initiate filament assembly. Recent studies indicate this is assisted, or even mediated, by additional factors …

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Jun 6, 2024 · Humans express 15 formins that play crucial roles in actin-based processes, including cytokinesis, cell motility and mechanotransduction 1, 2. However, the lack of structures bound to the …

Most eukaryotes have multiple formin isoforms, suggesting diverse cellular roles. Formins are modular proteins, containing a series of domains and functional motifs.

Formins are a group of ubiquitous multi-domain proteins that catalyse the nucleation and elongation of linear actin filaments by insertional assembly of monomers to the fast growing barbed ends.

Formins are large, multidomain proteins that nucleate new actin filaments and accelerate elongation through a processive interaction with the barbed ends of filaments.

Jan 1, 2013 · Formins are conserved actin polymerization machines that have instrumental roles in controlling rearrangements of the actin cytoskeleton and have recently been shown to directly …