Archive · 18 Sep 2025

CCMB Team Uncovers White Blood Cell's Shape-Shifting Mechanism

CCMB Team Uncovers White Blood Cell's Shape-Shifting Mechanism

Imagine tiny white blood cells chasing bad germs in your body.

These cells change shape really fast to catch them!

Scientists at CCMB have figured out how they do this.

They found a protein called SPIN90 that works with another complex called Arp2/3.

This duo builds tiny frameworks inside the cell.

These frameworks help the cell push out and change shape quickly, like building a new shape.

This helps the cells move and attack.

Understanding this could help scientists learn about diseases, like cancer, immune disorders, and how wounds heal.

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