[mī́krō-vĭĺəs]
(n.)Any of the minute hairlike structures projecting from the surface of certain types of epithelial cells, especially those of the small intestine.
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Microvilli; The microvilli are small hair-like projections on the surface of cells lining the small intestine. They form a brushlike border that traps nutrient particles and helps transport them into cells.
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Microvilli (singular: microvillus ) are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area of cells, and are involved in a wide variety of functions, including absorption, sec...
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Their apical surfaces frequently elaborate microvilli, which vary in structure according to the specific type and function of each epithelium. The molecular basis of this heterogeneity is poorly understood.
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Thus, we determined whether estrogen regulates formation of oocyte microvilli in utero. Fetal ovaries were obtained on d 165 gestation (term = d 184) from baboons untreated (n = 3) or treated on d 100-165 with aromatase inhibitor CGS 20267 (estrogen suppressed by 95%;
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Two columnar epithelial cells with microvilli on surface and epithelial glycocalyx. Note the junctional complexes where the cells are connected (terminal bar). ... Starting from the base of the microvilli the regions are - outer region: Zonula occludens (tight junction) - middle region: Zonula adherens - inner region:
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Pronunciation: ( mi¢kro-vil¢us, -vil¢i) One of the minute projections of cell membranes greatly increasing surface area; microvilli form the striated or brush borders of certain cells.
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