{"product_id":"9789048155040","title":"Actin: A Dynamic Framework for Multiple Plant Cell Functions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eActin: A Dynamic Framework for Multiple Plant Cell Functions\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eStaiger, Christopher J.; Baluska, Frantisek; Volkmann, D.; Barlow, P.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eActin is an extremely abundant protein that comprises a dynamic  polymeric network present in all eukaryotic cells, known as the actin  cytoskeleton. The structure and function of the actin cytoskeleton,  which is modulated by a plethora of actin-binding proteins, performs a  diverse range of cellular roles. Well-documented functions for actin  include: providing the molecular tracks for cytoplasmic streaming and  organelle movements; formation of tethers that guide the cell plate to  the division site during cytokinesis; creation of honeycomb-like  arrays that enmesh and immobilize plastids in unique subcellular  patterns; supporting the vesicle traffic and cytoplasmic organization  essential for the directional secretory mechanism that underpins tip  growth of certain cells; and coordinating the elaborate cytoplasmic  responses to extra- and intracellular signals. The previous two  decades have witnessed an immense accumulation of data relating to the  cellular, biochemical, and molecular aspects of all these fundamental  cellular processes. This prompted the editors to put together a  diverse collection of topics, contributed by established international  experts, related to the plant actin cytoskeleton. Because the actin  cytoskeleton impinges on a multitude of processes critical for plant  growth and development, as well as for responses to the environment,  the book will be invaluable to any researcher, from the advanced  undergraduate to the senior investigator, who is interested in these  areas of plant cell biology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2010-10-28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ISBN-10: 9789048155040\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789048155040\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-015-9460-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 669\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44359099941004,"sku":"9789048155040","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789048155040.jpg?v=1755101208","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789048155040","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}