The Giardia lamellipodium-like ventrolateral flange supports attachment and rapid cytokinesis
W. R. Hardin, G. C. M. Alas, N. Taparia, E. B. Thomas, M. Steele-Ogus, K. L. Hvorecny, A. R. Halpern, P. Tumova, J. M. Kollman, J. C. Vaughan, N. J. Sniadecki, A. R. Paredez
This paper identifies Flangin, an actin-associated protein essential for forming the ventrolateral flange (VLF) in Giardia, which supports attachment and rapid cytokinesis.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2021Cell Biology