F-actin-uncapping protein LRRC16A (CARMIL1)

Cell membrane-cytoskeleton-associated protein which plays a role in the regulation of actin polymerization at the barbed end of actin filaments. Prevents F-actin heterodimeric capping protein (CP) activity at the leading edges of migrating cells, and hence generates uncapped barbed ends and enhances actin polymerization, however, seems unable to nucleate filaments (PubMed:16054028).

Plays a role in lamellipodial protrusion formations and cell migration (PubMed:19846667). .