Characterization of the molecular interactions between intermediate filaments and small heat shock proteins KU Leuven
The cells we are made of contain a framework called the cytoskeleton that is important for defining their shape and architecture. Along with microtubules and actin filaments, intermediate filaments (IFs) are principal components of this network. IFs in particular have an essential role in providing mechanical support for the range of activities a cell can partake in. Not surprisingly a growing number of mutations in IF proteins has been ...