Epithelial Intermediate Filaments: Guardians against Microbial Infection?
Intermediate filaments are abundant cytoskeletal components of epithelial tissues. They have been implicated in overall stress protection. A hitherto poorly investigated area of research is the function of intermediate filaments as a barrier to microbial infection. This review summarizes the accumul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/5/3/29 |