Modeling cell-in-cell structure into its biological significance

M-f He1, S Wang, Y Wang

  • 1The Institute of Life Sciences, Chinese PLA General Hospital and SCUT, the State Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Beijing 100853, China.

Summary

Cell-in-cell structures occur when one cell is engulfed by another. These can happen between the same or different cell types. While the process of how one cell enters another is not well understood, the effects on both cells are significant. These structures are important for maintaining balance in the body. When they go wrong, they can contribute to disease. This review looks at what is known about cell-in-cell structures in both healthy and diseased states. It highlights the need for more research to understand the mechanisms and implications of these structures.

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