depolymerization

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depolymerization (plural depolymerizations)

(chemistry) The decomposition of a polymer into smaller fragments

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In addition to MAPs that have a stabilizing effect on microtubule structure, other MAPs can have a destabilizing effect either by cleaving or by inducing depolymerization of microtubules. Source: Internet

At higher temperatures, the viscosity decreases as depolymerization occurs. Source: Internet

Cold temperatures also cause rapid depolymerization of microtubules. Source: Internet

The first MAP to be identified as a +TIP was CLIP170 (cytoplasmic linker protein), which has been shown to play a role in microtubule depolymerization rescue events. Source: Internet

Thus, even when hydrolysis of GTP reaches the tip of the microtubule, there is no depolymerization and the microtubule does not shrink back. Source: Internet

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