Term Name:	Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation
Synonyms:	actin filament branch nucleation, branched actin filament nucleation
Definition:	The actin nucleation process in which actin monomers combine to form a new branch on the side of an existing actin filament; mediated by the Arp2/3 protein complex and its interaction with other proteins.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0034314]    QuickGO    AmiGO