The Forces Behind Cell Movement

<p>Cell movement is a complex phenomenon primarily driven by the actin network beneath the cell membrane, and can be divided into three general components: protrusion of the leading edge of the cell, adhesion of the leading edge and deadhesion at the cell body and rear, and cytoskeletal contra...

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Main Author: Revathi Ananthakrishnan, Allen Ehrlicher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2007-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v03p0303.htm