Macropinocytosis overcomes directional bias due to hydraulic resistance to enhance space exploration by dendritic cells
H. D. Moreau, C. Blanch-Mercader, R. Attia, Z. Alraies, M. Maurin, P. Bousso, J.-F. Joanny, R. Voituriez, M. Piel, A.-M. Lennon-Dumenil
This study shows that macropinocytosis enables immature dendritic cells to overcome hydraulic resistance, enhancing their space exploration and tissue-patrolling function, while mature dendritic cells are hindered by this resistance.
bioRxiv · Feb 27, 2018Cell Biology