Inception Mechanisms of Tunneling Nanotubes
Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) are thin membranous tubes that interconnect cells, representing a novel route of cell-to-cell communication and spreading of pathogens. TNTs form between many cell types, yet their inception mechanisms remain elusive. We review in this study general concepts related to the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/6/626 |