Caveolae structure and function.
Studies on the structure and function of caveolae have revealed how this versatile subcellular organelle can influence numerous signalling pathways. This brief review will discuss a few of the key features of caveolae as it relates to signalling and disease processes.
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Candice M
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Department of Pediatrics and the Kentucky Pediatric Research Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Smart
Eric J
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D000818:Animals; D021941:Caveolae / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D022461:Caveolins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D021962:Membrane Microdomains / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D023421:Models, Animal; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D052250:Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III / Q000378:metabolism; D017096:Prion Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D015398:Signal Transduction
D022461:Caveolins; D052250:Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III