Exocytosis of the silicified cell wall of diatoms involves extensive membrane disintegration
Exocytosis is a fundamental cellular process. Here, the authors report an unusual exocytosis mechanism in the silicified cell wall of diatoms, in which membrane patches are discarded.
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-01-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36112-z |
Summary: | Exocytosis is a fundamental cellular process. Here, the authors report an unusual exocytosis mechanism in the silicified cell wall of diatoms, in which membrane patches are discarded. |
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ISSN: | 2041-1723 |