Cell fusion

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Cell fusion is an important cellular process that occurs during differentiation of muscle, bone and trophoblast cells, during embryogenesis, and during morphogenesis.[1] Cell fusion is a necessary event in the maturation of cells so that they maintain their specific functions throughout growth.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9514269306/html/x1210.html

Further reading

  • H. Harris: Cell fusion, 1970, Harvard University Press, Mass.
  • R. Borgens et al.: Cell Fusion and some subcellular Properties of heterokaryons and hybrids, Journal of Cell Biology, VOLUME 67, 1975, pages 257-280


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