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Cellular Motility Regulation

Meaning

Cellular Motility Regulation refers to the precise, highly coordinated internal control mechanisms that govern a cell’s intrinsic ability to move, dynamically change its shape, and interact with its surrounding extracellular matrix and microenvironment. This fundamental biological process is absolutely essential for critical functions such as embryonic tissue development, effective immune surveillance and pathogen clearance, efficient wound healing, and the long-term maintenance of tissue integrity. Dysregulation of cellular motility is a hallmark of pathological states, notably contributing to the metastasis of malignant cells and compromised tissue repair capacity, which significantly impacts overall health and longevity.