Mechanoimmunology: molecular-scale forces govern immune cell functions

• Published in: Molecular biology of the cell Vol. 29; no. 16; pp. 1919 - 1926
• Main Authors: Pageon, Sophie V, Govendir, Matt A, Kempe, Daryan, Biro, Maté
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States The American Society for Cell Biology 08.08.2018

Immune cell recognition of antigens is a pivotal process in initiating immune responses against injury, pathogens, and cancers. Breakthroughs over the past decade support a major role for mechanical forces in immune responses, laying the foundation for the emerging field of mechanoimmunology. In thi...