Getting a grip on collective cell migration

Nature Cell Biology 18, 1265 (2016).
doi:10.1038/ncb3447

Authors: Tamal Das & Joachim P. Spatz
Many cell types in our body move in a collective manner, which requires individual cells to align their movements relative to that of their neighbours. A mechanism is now described in which cadherin-rich protrusions are extended from leading migrating cells and engulfed by follower cells to guide collective migration.

Source: Nature Cell Biology - November 29, 2016 Category: Cytology Authors: Tamal Das Joachim P. Spatz Tags: News and Views Source Type: research