Effect of cAMP derivates on assembly and maintenance of tight junctions in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endothelial tight and adherens junctions control a variety of physiological processes like adhesion, paracellular transport of solutes or trafficking of activated leukocytes. Formation and maintenance of endothelial junctions largely...

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Main Authors: Beese Michaela, Wyss Kristin, Haubitz Marion, Kirsch Torsten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/11/68