Neutrophils and macrophages move through the extracellular matrix by amoeboid movement.

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Neutrophils and macrophages are capable of amoeboid movement, which allows them to squeeze through narrow spaces in the extracellular matrix without the need for adhesion molecules or proteases. This movement is characterized by the extension of pseudopodia and the use of actin-myosin contractile forces to propel the cell forward.

Neutrophils and Macrophages Move Through the Extracellular Matrix by Amoeboid