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== Assembly == | == Assembly == | ||
<applet load='1j6z' size=' | <applet load='1j6z' size='250' color='black' frame='true' align='left' caption='Globular Actin (G-actin): PDB identifier [http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=1J6Z 1J6Z].' scene='Sandbox_154/1j6z_black_true/2'/> | ||
'''G-actin''' is the free monomeric form of actin which polymerizes to F-actin. The structures of globular and filamentous actin are distinct from one another in numerous ways, despite the fact that G-actin comprises F-actin. When the monomeric actin becomes polymerized into F-actin, the unit becomes flattened. Also, F-actin possesses an ATPase function which is minimal in G-actin.The domains and active site are the same in terms of constituent components and will be discussed later in terms of the F-actin monomer. | '''G-actin''' is the free monomeric form of actin which polymerizes to F-actin. The structures of globular and filamentous actin are distinct from one another in numerous ways, despite the fact that G-actin comprises F-actin. When the monomeric actin becomes polymerized into F-actin, the unit becomes flattened. Also, F-actin possesses an ATPase function which is minimal in G-actin.The domains and active site are the same in terms of constituent components and will be discussed later in terms of the F-actin monomer. | ||
