An actomyosin “purse string” pulls cells across a region where the basement membrane is damaged. Images were captured every 11 seconds. Frame rate 7 frames per second. Image credit: Jocelyn Malamy (VIDEO)

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An actomyosin “purse string” pulls cells across a region where the basement membrane is damaged. Images were captured every 11 seconds. Frame rate 7 frames per second. Image credit: Jocelyn Malamy

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Image credit: Jocelyn Malamy

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