Cell Extrusion Mechanisms (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

Cell Extrusion Mechanisms

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This image shows cell extrusion mechanisms at different cell density. At low density, apoptotic cells are extruded by cell crawling and lamellipodia, while purse-string contraction drives extrusion at high density.

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Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore

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