Pulling back to move forward.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Animal cells can change shape and move by using actin polymerization to drive plasma membrane protrusion. Giannone and coworkers (this issue of Cell) describe how cells periodically pull back on these protrusions in order to sense and respond to the rigidity of their environment.
Medical subject headings
- Actins
- Cell Movement
- Cell Surface Extensions