Cellular 'glue' helps epithelial tissues engulf dead cells while staying sealed

Phys.org reports that a protein known for sticking cells together has a second job: helping epithelial cells — the cells that form continuous, sealed layers — engulf nearby dead cells. The discovery suggests this cellular 'glue' does more than hold tissues together, also playing a role in clearing dead cells while keeping the barrier intact.

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