Annexin A2 at the Interface of Actin and Membrane Dynamics : A Focus on Its Roles in Endocytosis and Cell Polarization
Joint Authors
Moss, Stephen E.
Grieve, Adam G.
Hayes, Matthew J.
Source
International Journal of Cell Biology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Annexins are a family of calcium- and phospholipid-binding proteins found in nearly all eukaryotes.
They are structurally highly conserved and have been implicated in a wide range of cellular activities.
In this paper, we focus on Annexin A2 (AnxA2).
Altered expression of this protein has been identified in a wide variety of cancers, has also been found on the HIV particle, and has been implicated in the maturation of the virus.
Recently, it has also been shown to have an important role in the establishment of normal apical polarity in epithelial cells.
We synthesize here the known biochemical properties of this protein and the extensive literature concerning its involvement in the endocytic pathway.
We stress the importance of AnxA2 as a platform for actin remodeling in the vicinity of dynamic cellular membranes, in the hope that this may shed light on the normal functions of the protein and its contribution to disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Grieve, Adam G.& Moss, Stephen E.& Hayes, Matthew J.. 2012. Annexin A2 at the Interface of Actin and Membrane Dynamics : A Focus on Its Roles in Endocytosis and Cell Polarization. International Journal of Cell Biology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Grieve, Adam G.…[et al.]. Annexin A2 at the Interface of Actin and Membrane Dynamics : A Focus on Its Roles in Endocytosis and Cell Polarization. International Journal of Cell Biology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Grieve, Adam G.& Moss, Stephen E.& Hayes, Matthew J.. Annexin A2 at the Interface of Actin and Membrane Dynamics : A Focus on Its Roles in Endocytosis and Cell Polarization. International Journal of Cell Biology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503408
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503408