A complex of seven proteins including ARP2 PROTEIN and ARP3 PROTEIN that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the CYTOSKELETON. Arp2-3 complex binds WASP PROTEIN and existing ACTIN FILAMENTS, and it nucleates the formation of new branch point filaments.
Synonyms: 0, Arp2 3 Complex, Arp2-3 Complex, Arp2-3 Protein Complex, Arp2 3 Protein Complex, Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex, Actin Related Protein 2 3 Complex
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2006
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D051376