Uropod (immunology)

Uropods, in immunology, refer to the hind part of polarized leukocytes, mostly involved in cell-to-cell interaction, cell activation and apoptosis. Leukocyte polarization is an important requirement for migration, activation and apoptosis.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Leukocyte uropod formation and membrane/cytoskeleton linkage in immune interactions". J Leukoc Biol. 73 (5): 556–63. May 2003. doi:10.1189/jlb.1102568. PMID 12714569.


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