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The specific attraction of membranes is mediated by
adhesion molecules and receptor/ligand bonds.
These adhesive molecules or "stickers" are often coupled to active processes
such as ATP hydrolysis.
The latter processes may switch the stickers between
an adhesive and a nonadhesive state.
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Another important process is the active transport of stickers into
the adhesion zone.
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