Human immune system acts as a pivotal role in the tissue homeostasis and disease
progression. Immunomodulatory biomaterials that can manipulate innate immunity and …

The cytoskeleton of animal cells is one of the most complicated and functionally versatile
structures, involved in processes such as endocytosis, cell division, intra-cellular transport …

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is featured with extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ)
plaques, whose impact on the mechanical properties of the surrounding brain tissues is …

Tight coupling between biochemical and mechanical properties of the actin cytoskeleton
drives a large range of cellular processes including polarity establishment, morphogenesis …

Microplastic (MP) debris is considered as a potentially hazardous material. It is omnipresent
in our environment, and evidence that MP is also abundant in the atmosphere is increasing …

Phagocytosis is a remarkably complex and versatile process: it contributes to innate
immunity through the ingestion and elimination of pathogens, while also being central to …

In addition to their early-recognized functions in host defense and the clearance of apoptotic
cell debris, macrophages play vital roles in tissue development, homeostasis, and repair. If …

To accommodate the changing needs of the developing brain, microglia must undergo
substantial morphological, phenotypic, and functional reprogramming. Here, we examined …

Engulfment and destruction of invading microorganisms by phagocytosis are critical
components of the innate immune response. In addition, phagocytosis is also required for …

Filopodia are thin, actin-rich plasma-membrane protrusions that function as antennae for
cells to probe their environment. Consequently, filopodia have an important role in cell …