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Chlorarachniophyte extensions are compared to actin-based tunneling nanotubes

Claim that the extensions in chlorarachniophytes are compared to actin-based tunneling nanotubes in terms of structure/function.

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Evidence Quote

“Extensions resemble actin-based tunneling nanotubes”

Relationship

Chlorarachniophyte extensions resembles tunneling nanotubes

Arguments

Chlorarachniophyte extensionssubject

Connections (3)

Microchamber components enable microscopyAssociation
Actin polymerization inhibitors cause short, stubby extensionsAssociation
Cytoskeletal specialization underlies extension-mediated cellular functionsInferenceChain

Evidence

“Reference on the molecular architecture and functions of filopodia.”

Mattila PK & Lappalainen P (2008). Filopodia: molecular architecture and cellular functions doi:10.1038/nrm2406 ↗

“Reference on membrane nanotubes in human macrophages enabling long-distance vesicular traffic.”

Önfelt B et al. (2006). Structurally Distinct Membrane Nanotubes between Human Macrophages Support Long-Distance Vesicular Traffic or Surfing of Bacteria. doi:10.4049/jimmunol.177.12.8476 ↗

“Reference on intercellular transfer via tunneling nanotubes.”

Gerdes H-H & Carvalho RN (2008). Intercellular transfer mediated by tunneling nanotubes. doi:10.1016/j.ceb.2008.03.005 ↗