Mouse macrophages engulfing yeast cells
(pictures courtesy of BIO 328)
Macrophage showing ruffling lamellipodia
as it continues to engulf yeast cells
Macrophage showing microspikes--
"feeling" for more yeast cells
to engulf!
Low magnification view of macrophages
with engulfed yeast cells.
Yeast cells engulfed, higher magnification
Engulfed yeast cell after partial
digestion!
A macrophage that is blebbing membranes
outward
under the pressure of the coverslip.
Thanks to Jeff
Baker for file assistance!