In pink, wild type cells expressing gamma actin. In black, knock-out cells that do not express gamma actin. The yellowish lines reveal the tortuous nature of the junctions. Our skin and mucous ...

Scientists at the National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing report that two pore-forming proteins from the common mold Alternaria alternata puncture airway epithelial membranes and initiate ...

Scientists at the National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing report that two pore-forming proteins from the common mold Alternaria alternata puncture airway epithelial membranes and initiate ...

An analysis of the epithelial cell ultrastructure of secretory ducts in the primary phloem of Rhus toxicodendron was performed quantitatively using stereological techniques. The quantitative ...

Chinese scientists have discovered a common mechanism by which structurally distinct proteins elicit an allergic reaction, showing they cause the formation of pores in epithelial airway cells. That ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The fact that we, as eye doctors, can use amniotic membranes in our daily practice is a pretty amazing testament ...

Premature rupture of the amniotic sac can have devastating consequences, but scientists in Japan are studying instances when the damaged sac repairs itself—a phenomenon that requires cooperation of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 79-year-old woman was referred to the Cornea Service for progressive corneal edema and decreased vision in the ...

From the fluid mosaic model to tight junctions, cell membranes are the ultimate gatekeepers of life. They manage what comes in and out, maintain balance, and even signal to other cells. Understanding ...