The Role of Actin in Cell Motility

This animation by Felix Son attempts to bridge the knowledge gap in undergraduate cell biology students’ understanding of key biological concepts. It explores cell motility by examining the characteristics of the actin cytoskeleton that contribute to cell protrusion, adhesion, and elongation. We also examine mechanisms of the actin cytoskeleton (nucleation, elongation, and steady state) that regulate the dynamics of actin architecture.