Abstract
Organization within the cytoplasm has been apparent from the earliest observations of living cells. As techniques improved, so has our appreciation of the complexity involved in the ordered arrangement of cytoplasmic components. The view of cytoskeleton has evolved from one of a static or rigid structure to a more dynamic scaffolding capable of rapid and dramatic restructuring. Several components and functions of the cytoskeleton have been defined in cells. Indeed, the number and diversity of cellular processes subserved by the cytoskeleton are impressive, and it is not surprising that numerous toxic agents have been found to act upon it. For some of these agents, their selective interaction with specific components of the cytoskeleton has led to their use as probes for normal structure and function. For other compounds, the interaction may be less well defined or less specific, but of relevance from an environmental or human health perspective.
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Sager, P.R. et al. (1986). Structure and Function of the Cytoskeleton. In: Clarkson, T.W., Sager, P.R., Syversen, T.L.M. (eds) The Cytoskeleton. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2161-3_1
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