Specialized mitochondria fuel cell invasion - Figure showing high-capacity mitochondria at the invasion front

Specialized High-Capacity Mitochondria Fuel Cell Invasion

Discovery of specialized high-capacity mitochondria that localize to the invasion site and produce elevated ATP to power cell invasion.

May 2, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Lian Wang
Actin protrusion deforms nucleus during invasion - Figure showing nuclear mechanics during basement membrane penetration

The Actin Protrusion Deforms the Nucleus During Invasion Through Basement Membrane

Study of how actin protrusions mechanically deform the nucleus to facilitate basement membrane penetration.

March 13, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Lian Wang
RGD motif in UNC-52/PERLECAN - Figure showing structural analysis and phenotypic effects

The RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) is a Potential Cell-Binding Motif of UNC-52/PERLECAN

Investigation of the RGD motif in UNC-52/perlecan as an essential integrin-binding ligand.

January 1, 2022 · 1 min · 163 words · Lian Wang