Ica512-depletion reduces the genetic expression of the F-actin modifier villin.
Villin-depletion enhances basal insulin granule mobility and exocytosis.
Villin regulates the size of actin cages restraining insulin granules.
Villin acts downstream of insulin granule cargo Ica512.
The Ica512-villin genetic link enables granules to control cytoskeleton plasticity.