The Process of Cell Cannibalism, or Entosis (IMAGE)

Babraham Institute

The Process of Cell Cannibalism, or Entosis

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Left: A dividing cell (lower right) in the process of being engulfed by another cell (centre). Right: A dividing cell that has been completely consumed by another cell. DNA shown in blue. A protein involved in contact between cells shown in green.

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Dr Jo Durgan, Babraham Institute

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