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microvillus [¦mī·krō′vil·əs] (cell and molecular biology) One of the filiform processes that form a brush border on the surfaces of certain specialized cells, such as intestinal epithelium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Increases in intracellular calcium levels can result in the depolymerization of actin by villin (a calcium-dependent microvillus protein) and a breakdown of the host cytoskeleton not unlike that seen in EPEC-infected cells (24). Each microvillus contains 20 structures called microfilaments, which function much like the poles supporting a tent. |
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