Mesh term Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex
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Description
A complex of seven proteins including ARP2 PROTEIN and ARP3 PROTEIN that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the CYTOSKELETON. Arp2-3 complex binds WASP PROTEIN and existing ACTIN FILAMENTS, and it nucleates the formation of new branch point filaments.Browse to child terms:
Actin-Related Protein 2
Actin-Related Protein 3
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