"Caveolae" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol, and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles. Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.
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D021941
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A11.284.149.165.175.160 A11.284.149.165.570.160 A11.284.430.214.190.875.190.880.180.160
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Caveolae" by people in Profiles.
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Myocardial tissue caveolae. Compr Physiol. 2015 Apr; 5(2):871-86.
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Caveolin-1 expression is required for the development of pulmonary emphysema through activation of the ATM-p53-p21 pathway. J Biol Chem. 2009 Feb 27; 284(9):5462-6.
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Nuclear localizing anti-DNA antibodies enter cells via caveoli and modulate expression of caveolin and p53. J Autoimmun. 2005 Mar; 24(2):145-51.