Cell BiologyPLoS Computational BiologyPeer-reviewed
A Biophysical Model of Phagocytic Cup Dynamics: The Effect of Membrane Tension
Peyman Shadmani, Behzad Mehrafrooz, Abbas Montazeri, David M. Richards
The paper develops a biophysical model of phagocytic cup dynamics that incorporates membrane tension, showing it leads to slower engulfment and stalled engulfment, with implications for immune function and drug delivery.