Dispatches Cytoskeleton: Septin wreaths regulate actin in neuritogenesis

The shape of a neuron changes dramatically during development. New work reports a novel septin cytoskeleton network that is important in establishing proper neuronal morphology.

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The shape of a neuron undergoes significant changes in development. A recent study reveals the existence of a novel septin cytoskeleton network that plays a critical role in establishing proper neuronal morphology.