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Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex

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Definition: A complex of seven proteins including ARP2 PROTEIN and ARP3 PROTEIN that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the CYTOSKELETON. Arp2-3 complex binds WASP PROTEIN and existing ACTIN FILAMENTS, and it nucleates the formation of new branch point filaments.     
Examples Actin-Related Protein 2; Actin-Related Protein 3 		Other names Arp2 3 Protein Complex; Arp2 3 Complex; Actin Related Protein 2 3 Complex; Arp2-3 Protein Complex; Arp2-3 Complex
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ARPC5 protein, rat  0   *Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex. Am J Pathol 2011 Feb;178(2):895-910
ARPC1A protein, human  0   *Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2009 Apr;48(4):330-9
ARPC3 protein, human  0   *Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex. J Cell Biol 1997 Jul 28;138(2):375-84
Arpc3 protein, mouse  0   *Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex. Mol Cell Biol 2006 Aug;26(16):6185-96
ARPC1B protein, human  0   *Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex. Int J Cancer 2002 Jul 1;100(1):57-62

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