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Diversity among tubulin subunits: Toward what functional end?

1990; Wiley; Volume: 16; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/cm.970160302

1097-0169

Harish C. Joshi, Don W. Cleveland,

14-3-3 protein interactions

Cell MotilityVolume 16, Issue 3 p. 159-163 View and ReviewFree Access Diversity among tubulin subunits: Toward what functional end? Dr. Harish C. Joshi, Corresponding Author Dr. Harish C. Joshi Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandDept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322Search for more papers by this authorDon W. Cleveland, Don W. Cleveland Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this author Dr. Harish C. Joshi, Corresponding Author Dr. Harish C. Joshi Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandDept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322Search for more papers by this authorDon W. Cleveland, Don W. 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