Glycocalyx-mediated Cell Adhesion and Migration
S. Schmidt, B. Weigelin, J. te Riet, V. te Boekhorst, M. te Lindert, M. Wijers-Rouw, B. Lelli, L. Rognoni, M. Krause-Vortmeyer, A. Messent, L. Bracci, K. E. Gottschalk, S. Kissler, M. Humphries, D. J. Lefeber, , P. Friedl
This study shows the glycocalyx enables cell adhesion and amoeboid migration through nanoscale interactions and mechano-coupling, independent of integrin function.
bioRxiv · Jun 12, 2020 · PreprintCell Biology