Current Biology
Volume 13, Issue 16, 19 August 2003, Pages R655-R657
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Apoptosis: giving phosphatidylserine recognition an assist – with a twist

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Abstract

Recognition of exposed phosphatidylserine on apoptotic cells is critical for their removal. A recent study suggests that annexin I is also externalized on apoptotic cells and may enhance phagocytosis of dying cells through the phosphatidylserine receptor.

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