Cofilin and profilin: partners in cancer aggressiveness

Joëlle V. F. Coumans1, Rhonda Davey2
1School of Rural Medicine, University of New England, Armidale, Australia
2Centre for Bioactive Discovery in Health and Ageing, School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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