The Actin Cytoskeleton as a Barrier to Virus Infection of Polarized Epithelial Cells

The Actin Cytoskeleton as a Barrier to Virus Infection of Polarized Epithelial Cells

Many diverse viruses target a polarized epithelial monolayer during host invasion. The polarized epithelium is adept at restricting the movement of solutes, ions, macromolecules, and pathogens across the mucosa. This regulation can be attributed to the presence of a junctional complex between adjace...

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Main Authors: Carolyn B. Coyne, Elizabeth Delorme-Axford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
polarized epithelium
actin cytoskeleton
tight junctions
virus entry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/3/12/2462/

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