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Review
. 2001 Dec;13(6):357-64.
doi: 10.1006/smim.2001.0332.

Membrane dynamics in phagocytosis

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Membrane dynamics in phagocytosis

J W Booth et al. Semin Immunol. 2001 Dec.

Abstract

Engulfment of particles by phagocytes involves remodeling of the plasma membrane. We review recent work that suggests that focal exocytosis of endomembranes plays an important role in pseudopod extension during phagocytosis.

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