Publications [#44180] of Philip N Benfey
search PubMed.Papers Published
- KL Gallagher, PN Benfey, Not just another hole in the wall: understanding intercellular protein trafficking.,
Genes Dev, United States, vol. 19 no. 2
(January, 2005),
pp. 189-95 (ISSN: HASH(0xb7dca0c).) .
(last updated on 2005/12/23)Abstract:
Development and differentiation of multicellular organisms requires cell-to-cell communication. In plants direct signaling and exchange of macromolecules between cells is possible through plasmodesmata. Recently direct exchange of membrane-bound vesicles and organelles has been demonstrated between animal cells through formation of cytoplasmic bridges (tunneling nanotubes) in vitro. Here we review recent developments in cell-to-cell trafficking of macromolecules in plants and animals.
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