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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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015
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