Association·arcadia
Actin nucleator inhibitors block extension formation
Claim that inhibition of actin nucleation (e.g., by SMIFH2 or CK-666) prevents formation of cellular extensions in B. longifila.
Confidence
90%
active
Evidence Quote
“Formin and Arp2/3 inhibitors appear to block extension formation altogether”
Relationship
Actin nucleators required for extension formation decreases Blongifila extensions presence
Arguments
Connections (5)
Actin nucleators are required for extension formationAssociation
Actin polymerization inhibitors cause short, stubby extensionsAssociation
Chlorarachniophyte extensions are functionally similar to microtubule-based structuresAssociation
Cytoskeletal mechanisms enable and modulate extension morphologyInferenceChain
Microchamber components enable microscopyAssociation