Cell Mechanics Regulate Membrane Tubulation-Driven Trogocytosis in Adherent Cells
Tanishka Agrawal, Binayak Banerjee, Shubham Padhi, Kishal Roy, Neha Paddillaya, Adhisha Roy, Santanu Talukder, Namrata Gundiah, Shivprasad Patil, Saroj Kumar Nandi, Sunando Datta
This study identifies a membrane-tube-mediated trogocytosis mechanism in adherent cells, showing that uptake depends on target cell viscoelastic properties and shape.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology