Microtubule Cytoskeleton, Motor Proteins, and Other Cytoskeleton-Associated Proteins
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 390
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cytoskeleton; GPCR; protein–protein interaction; Parkinson’s disease; cancer
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on the Microtubule Cytoskeleton, Motor Proteins, and Other Cytoskeleton-Associated Proteins. Manuscripts should aim to elucidate the fundamental organization, assembly, and dynamic behavior of microtubules, while clarifying the mechanistic roles of motor proteins—such as kinesins and dyneins—in facilitating intracellular transport. In addition, authors are encouraged to explore the contributions of other cytoskeletal proteins to the regulation of structural integrity and cellular signaling. Topics may encompass cellular processes like mitosis, cell migration, and polarity, as well as insights into how disruptions in cytoskeletal organization can lead to disease. We welcome studies that employ advanced experimental techniques, high-resolution imaging, biochemical assays, and computational modeling to provide a comprehensive understanding of cytoskeletal regulation. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between basic cellular insights and their translational applications, advancing our knowledge of cytoskeletal function and its impact on cell physiology and pathology.
Dr. Tibor Szénási
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microtubule cytoskeleton
- motor proteins (kinesins and dyneins)
- cytoskeleton-associated proteins
- cytoskeletal “cross-talk”
- intracellular transport
- cellular signaling and regulation
- cellular processes (mitosis, migration, and polarity)
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