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Arp2/3 protein complex

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.

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