| Literature DB >> 15655108 |
Kimberly L Gallagher1, Philip N Benfey.
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.Mesh:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15655108 DOI: 10.1101/gad.1271005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Genes Dev ISSN: 0890-9369 Impact factor: 11.361