# How enzymes locally block cell wall repair, allowing cells to fuse in an irreversible manner

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:00:08+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-enzymes-locally-block-cell-wall.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-enzymes-locally-block-cell-wall-repair-allowing-cells-to-fuse-in-a-055163/

The fusion of two cells is a decisive event in the sexual reproduction of many organisms. In fungi, cells must not only bring their membranes together and merge them, but also locally open their protective cell wall.

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