A densely packed array of finger-like projections called microvilli or the "brush border" - covers the surfaces of the cells that line our intestines. Vanderbilt University researchers have now discovered how intestinal cells build this specialized structure, which is critical for absorbing nutrients and defending against pathogens. The findings, published April 10 in the journal iCell/i, reveal a role for adhesion molecules in brush border assembly and increase ...Saturday 19 April 2014
Researchers Discover How Intestinal Cells Build Nutrient-Absorbing Surface
A densely packed array of finger-like projections called microvilli or the "brush border" - covers the surfaces of the cells that line our intestines. Vanderbilt University researchers have now discovered how intestinal cells build this specialized structure, which is critical for absorbing nutrients and defending against pathogens. The findings, published April 10 in the journal iCell/i, reveal a role for adhesion molecules in brush border assembly and increase ...
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