Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cells migrating at different curvatures (IMAGE)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cells migrating at different curvatures

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The ER (in yellow) almost covers the entire expanse of a cell. (left) Tube-like ER structure at the cell periphery near a convex shaped gap boundary; (right) Flattened sheet-like ER structure at the cell periphery at the concave shaped gap boundary

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Credits: Simran Rawal, TIFR Hyderabad

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