Method and means for influencing intercellular communication and intercellular organelle transport

摘要

Investigating (M1) intracellular communication and transport by examining individual cells for membrane tubes that contain F-actin and myosin, is new. The tubes have diameter 50-400 nm; are generally up to 50 microns long (but in some cases longer) and extend between cells. An independent claim is also included for a pharmaceutical composition containing an active agent (I) identified by the new method.