Featured Articles
Each month we showcase exciting new cell migration articles from the literature.
May 2011
Blocking blebbing favours forward foray
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An ezrin-rich structure at the rear of melanoma cells prevents the formation of blebs to direct forward cellular movement.
Original research paper: J. Cell Sci. 124, 1256-1267 (2011)
Perfect asymmetry
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Myosin IIA and IIB cooperate during fibroblast-type migration to form stable actomyosin bundles that inhibit Rac-mediated protrusive signals from the cell rear.
Original research paper: J. Cell Biol. 193, 381-396 (2011)