Phagocytes get close to their enemies

Phagocytosis is key for many organismal functions. In a recent issue of Cell, Freeman et al. (2016) demonstrate a feed-forward signaling mechanism wherein F-actin and integrin receptors drive contact formation between phagocytes and antibody-coated solid particles, signaling their engulfment. This m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dustin, M, Davis, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Cell Press 2016