Functions of tubulin isoforms.
The biological significance of tubulin isotypes lies in their ability to function in different chemical and physical environments. Recent papers document the origin and distribution of several new tubulin isotypes and suggest new ways for studying their assembly and function in specialized cells.
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Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.
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