Monthly Archives: May 2013

New Publication

By Carsten | Published: May 29, 2013

Synergy between XMAP215 and EB1 increases microtubule growth rates to physiological levels. Zanic M, Widlund PO, Hyman AA, Howard J. Nat Cell Biol. 2013 May 12. [PubMed] Description: Using just two components, XMAP215 and EB1, we can achieve fast microtubule growth rates that are comparable to those observed in cells.  This is achieved through an allosteric effect […]

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