Intestinal Cells Surprisingly Active In Pursuit Of Nutrition And Defense
Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
Every cell lining the small intestine bristles with thousands of tightly packed microvilli that project into the gut lumen, forming a brush border that absorbs nutrients and protects the body from intestinal bacteria. A study now shows that microvilli extend their functional reach even further using a molecular motor to send vesicles packed with gut enzymes out into the lumen to get a head start on breaking down their substrates.
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