?Anillin, also known as scraps homolog, is an evolutionarily conserved Actin- binding protein required for cytokinesis that was first identified in Drosophila melanogaster. Anillin is a ubiquitously expressed protein with highest expression levels in the central nervous system. It is predominantly found in the nucleus and it localizes to the cleavage furrow during cytokinesis, forming a ring with the help of Rac GTPase. During cytokinesis, Anillin interacts with CD2AP and functions to concentrate Rho A and maintain the localization of active Myosin. In Anillin knockout cells the cleavage furrow fails to complete ingression. Anillin expression levels fluctuate with the cell cycle, peaking in mitosis.?
