The Cytoskeleton as a Target For Toxic Agents

In the previous chapter several examples of toxic compounds that have been used as tools to elucidate the structure and function of the cytoskeleton have been described. These examples were presented in the context of cytoskeletal composition and function. In this chapter, we discuss toxic agents that have been used as tools and present a summary of such compounds. Finally, we review a number of compounds for which evidence strongly suggests that the primary effects involve the cytoskeleton.