Formation and Function of Microtubules

MICROTUBULE ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTION 5.4.1. Formation and Function of Microtubules 

The structure, properties, and function of microtubules have been extensively reviewed in recent years (see, e.g.. Refs. 4, 107, and 109), and only a brief summary will be given here. 

In addition to the specific MTOCs controlling each type of MT polymerization/ depolymerization, other factors have been shown to influence this process  

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