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