New Cell Adhesion Mechanism Discovered

In case of an infection, when pathogens pour freely through an open wound inside the body, the immune system must be quick on the spot with its response. Various types of immune cells need to be activated, and all of this must be done within moments of the time when the invading microorganism... [ read more >> ]

LFA-1 integrin (red) GPI proteins (green) at the membrane of a cell of the immune system

Image comment: LFA-1 integrin (red) GPI proteins (green) at the membrane of a cell of the immune system
Image credits: IBEC - Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia

LFA-1 integrin (red) GPI proteins (green) at the membrane of a cell of the immune system