Term Name: | actin wave |
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Definition: | A cellular anatomical entity that is part of the actin cytoskeleton and results in a wave-like propagation of actin networks. It consists of dynamic structures traveling on the ventral (substrate-attached) side of the cell during cell migration, cytokinesis, adhesion and neurogenesis. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0062201] QuickGO AmiGO |