Cell Adhesion
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Nutrient-absorbing surface’s assembly revealed: study
Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered how intestinal cells build the "brush border" -- a specialized surface structure that is critical for absorbing nutrients and defending against pathogens. Read MoreApr 17, 2014
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Cell connections key in valve disease
A protein that connects cells together participates in the calcification that occurs in heart valve disease. Read MoreFeb 14, 2013