Mucosal surfaces — such as the lining of the gut or the reproductive tract — are the main point of entry for viruses into the body. As such, almost all viruses interact with epithelial cells ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a previously unknown process used by epithelial cells to alleviate ...

Find out what you need to know about the epithelium, ... Epithelial cells come in several shapes to form different types of epithelial membranes. These types include: Columnar; ...

Transplantation of amniotic membrane to provide a substrate for regenerating epithelial cells has been found to be effective in reconstructing the corneal surface in rabbits. 13 Transplantation of ...

Indeed, gamma-actin-deficient mice show altered architecture of the apical surface of epithelial cells and progressive hearing loss. A stiffer cortical membrane may be required to withstand the ...

Histology of the resected scrotal mass shows spindle-shaped cells, and immunohistochemistry confirms an angiomyofibroblastoma ...

The epithelial plasma membrane is divided into two surfaces, an apical surface facing the lumen and a basolateral surface contacting adjacent cells and the underlying connective tissue.

Scientists have discovered that the internal shape of tiny drug-delivery particles—called lipid nanoparticles—has a big ...

Cellular shipping port: New mechanism found by which proteins are transported to outer membrane in epithelial cells. ScienceDaily . Retrieved April 10, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases ...

Intracameral 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has also been used as an adjunct to surgical excision of epithelial membranes. 5-FU is a thymidylate synthase inhibitor that blocks synthesis of pyrimidine ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This “barrier” tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called “junctions”. They ensure cell cohesion ...

Also known as epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy gets its name from the unusual appearance of the cornea during an eye examination.Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, ...