title: Cell mechanics: filaminA leads the way.
abstract: Actin filaments are thought to be the major structural components of most eukaryotic cells, but reconstituted actin networks have yet to account for the remarkable strength exhibited by cellular networks. A new study has found that reconstituted networks that include the cross-linker filaminA can replicate many of the mechanical properties of cells if they are stressed prior to mechanical measurement.
authors: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, PO Box 639, Rochester, New York 14450, USA. jmcgrath@bme.rochester.edu
authors: James L
authors: JL
authors: McGrath