actin nucleation

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Nameactin nucleation
IDGO_0045010
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Biological process

Exact synonym

actin filament nucleation

Description

The initial step in the formation of an actin filament, in which actin monomers combine to form a new filament. Nucleation is slow relative to the subsequent addition of more monomers to extend the filament.

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