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  • Vanderbilt University

    Motoring to the tips of the brush border

    The epithelial cells that line organs like the intestines and kidneys build a special surface called the “brush border,” which consists of a dense array of finger-like microvilli. Matthew Tyska, Ph.D., and colleagues are exploring the molecular machinery that builds the border, which is critical for healthy organ function. Read More

    Oct. 18, 2016