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Curr Biol 2006 May 09;169:R321-3.
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Nuclear actin: a lack of export allows formation of filaments.

Schuh M , Ellenberg J .


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Actin has been found in nuclei of many cell types, but little is known about its form and function. A recent study has shown that a lack of specific export allows actin to accumulate in the nucleus, where it forms a network of actin filaments that may be required to stabilize the giant nucleus of the Xenopus oocyte.

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Species referenced: Xenopus
Genes referenced: actl6a

References :
Bohnsack, A selective block of nuclear actin export stabilizes the giant nuclei of Xenopus oocytes. 2006, Pubmed, Xenbase