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Actin cytoskeletal network in aging and cancer

K M Rao1, H J Cohen

  • 1Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Mutation Research
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This review explores how the actin cytoskeleton influences cell function in aging and cancer. Actin is involved in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation through interactions with various cellular components. The authors suggest that changes in actin may contribute to cellular dysfunction in aging and neoplastic transformation. They analyze how actin interacts with extracellular matrix proteins, cell surface membranes, second messengers, cytoplasmic enzymes, and the nucleus. Preliminary data show that actin changes occur in cells from older individuals and in malignant transformations. The authors propose that studying actin regulation could provide insights into cellular senescence and cancer. Their synthesis highlights the potential of actin research for understanding aging and neoplastic processes.

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