title: Cytokinesis mechanics and mechanosensing.
abstract: Cytokinesis shape change occurs through the interfacing of three modules, cell mechanics, myosin II-mediated contractile stress generation and sensing, and a control system of regulatory proteins, which together ensure flexibility and robustness. This integrated system then defines the stereotypical shape changes of successful cytokinesis, which occurs under a diversity of mechanical contexts and environmental conditions.
authors: Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors: Hoku
authors: H
authors: West-Foyle
authors: Douglas N
authors: DN
authors: Robinson
mesh_terms: D008841:Actin Cytoskeleton / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D048749:Cytokinesis; D003599:Cytoskeleton / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D040542:Mechanotransduction, Cellular; D024462:Myosin Type II / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D024462:Myosin Type II