What Role Does the Cytoskeleton Play in Cell Motility?
The cytoskeleton is essential for various forms of cell motility, including amoeboid movement, cilia and flagella beating, and cell migration. Actin filaments polymerize to form protrusions like lamellipodia and filopodia at the leading edge of migrating cells. Microtubules and intermediate filaments also contribute to the stabilization and directional movement of cells.
