The cytoskeleton controls the morphological and dynamic characteristics of eukaryotic cells and plays an important role in maintaining cellular integrity. CD BioSciences use prokaryotic cytoskeleton structure imaging, labeling and detection research tools and technical resources to save you more time for research and new discoveries. Design and optimize your protocols for high-quality experimental data using powerful assay kits and imaging systems.
Major Types of Cytoskeleton Proteins
In the 1980s, there was a consensus that cytoskeletal elements were unique to eukaryotes and that nothing associated with microtubule or actin existed in bacteria or archaea. This consensus was overturned in the 1990s when a series of discoveries showed that prokaryotes do have homologues of microtubule and actin and that they are assembled into cytoskeletal filaments. It is now generally accepted that eukaryotic microtubule and actin filaments originate from these prokaryotic homologues.
| Types |
Examples |
Typical functions |
| Tubulin Homologues |
FtsZ, TubZ, PhuZ |
Cell division, DNA partitioning, intracellular organization. |
| Actin Homologues |
MreB, ParM, MamK |
Cell-shape generation, DNA partitioning, intracellular organization, cell motility. |
| CCRPsb |
Intermediate-filament-liked: crescentin, FilP, Spy; other coiled-coil proteins: DivIvA, CrvA/B, CcfM, AglZ |
Cell-shape generation, subcellular organization, cell motility. |
| Bactofilinsb |
BacA, BacE, BacF, CcmA |
Cell-shape generation, subcellular organization, cell motility. |
Our Services
CD BioSciences provides the most comprehensive services for prokaryotic cytoskeleton structure imaging projects. Through strict monitoring and effective execution, we are committed to providing the best value solutions to complete your project.
- Structural Imaging for Different Cytoskeleton
- Cytoskeletons Structural Imaging in Different Prokaryotes
We offer services including real-time prokaryotic cytoskeleton localization, 3D structural imaging, and crystal structure analysis by combining powerful automated image acquisition and analysis with the help of our versatile microscopic instruments. Our microscopy systems provide you with intelligent innovations in structural imaging that can help you achieve optimal image quality.
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CD BioSciences has a professional team and advanced equipment, and the whole process is operated by experienced technicians to provide our customers with cytoskeleton-related research service. If you have any needs, please contact us.
Reference
- Liu Y, Löwe J. Bacterial and archaeal cytoskeletons[J]. Current Biology, 2021, 31(10): R542-R546.
For research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.
