Research Highlights
This is an archive of research highlights generated between June 2005 and August 2011. These highlights summarize and put into context must-read papers related to cell migration.
August 2011
Innate immunity: Neutrophil U-turn fans the flames
Standfirst
The expression of junctional adhesion molecule C in endothelial cells is required to prevent reverse transendothelial migration of neutrophils.
Nature Reviews Immunology 11, 498 (2011)doi:10.1038/nri3032
Ovarian cancer: Driving force
Standfirst
Actomyosin-mediated contractility in ovarian cancer cells induces mesothelial cells to de-adhere and move away, facilitating penetration of the mesothelial barrier during metastasis.
Nature Reviews Cancer 11, 538 - 539 (2011)doi:10.1038/nrc3112