Cell migration

Process in multicellular organisms

Cell migration is the movement of cells, either individually or as a group. It is a central process in the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms: tissue formation during embryonic development, wound healing and immune responses all require the orchestrated movement of cells in particular directions to specific locations. Cells often migrate in response to specific external signals, including chemical signals and mechanical signals.

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