Actin is a globular protein that forms microfilaments, which are essential components of the cytoskeleton and muscle contraction. It plays a critical role in muscle movement, cellular shape, and motility by forming filaments that interact with myosin to generate force. Actin is found in all eukaryotic cells, with different forms facilitating diverse cellular functions including contraction in muscle tissue and maintaining cell structure.
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