Term Name:	actin nucleation
Synonyms:	actin filament nucleation
Definition:	The initial step in the formation of an actin filament, in which actin monomers combine to form a new filament. Nucleation is slow relative to the subsequent addition of more monomers to extend the filament.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045010]    QuickGO    AmiGO