The role of the cofilin-actin rod stress response in neurodegenerative diseases uncovers potential new drug targets.

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Published in Bioarchitecture on December 25, 2012

Authors

Lise N Munsie1, Ray Truant

Author Affiliations

1: McMaster University, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Hamilton, Canada.

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