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A dynamic duo of microtubule modulators

Nature Cell Biology volume 2, pages E11–E12 (2000)Cite this article

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Microtubule dynamics are regulated by a diverse array of factors. The net balance of two opposing activities largely determines microtubule length throughout the cell cycle.

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Figure 1: XMAP215 and XKCM1 have antagonistic effects on microtubule length and catastrophe frequency.
Figure 2: Shrink globally, act locally.

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Heald, R. A dynamic duo of microtubule modulators. Nat Cell Biol 2, E11–E12 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/71394

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