Cells rely on their crampons to avoid slipping

ScienceDaily
Mar 29, 2021, 8:59 am99 pts
Scientists have highlighted the key role of a protein called paxillin, which enables cells to perceive their environment and anchor at the right place with the help of cellular 'crampons'. Indeed, without functional paxillin, the cell is unable to attach properly and slips continuously. These results shed new…

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