Protein clusters drive membrane expansion and movement in cancer cells (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Protein clusters drive membrane expansion and movement in cancer cells

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Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) gathers inside a growing membrane bleb, creating a local increase in water pressure. This pressure draws in water and pushes the cell membrane outward, helping the cell move by amoeboid migration.

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Junichi Ikenouchi / Kyushu University

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