Global contraction or local growth, bleb shape depends on more than just cell structure.

When the plasma membrane of a cell locally delaminates from its actin cortex the membrane is pushed outwards due to the cell׳s internal fluid pressure. The resulting spherical protrusion is known as a bleb. A cell׳s ability to function correctly is highly dependent on the production of such protrusi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Woolley, T, Gaffney, E, Oliver, J, Waters, S, Baker, R, Goriely, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015