Molecular Choreography: How Dancing Proteins Control Cellular Movement Through Actin Filament Disassembly
Scientists have uncovered the intricate molecular dance between three key proteins that controls actin filament disassembly. This choreography enables cellular movement fundamental to immunity, wound healing, and unfortunately, cancer metastasis.
In the microscopic world within our cells, a sophisticated ballet of proteins determines whether immune cells can chase down pathogens or cancer cells can spread through the body. Recent research has finally revealed the precise choreography behind this cellular movement, fundamentally redefining our understanding of how cells navigate their environment.