THE CAVEOLAE MEMBRANE SYSTEM

• Published in: Annual review of biochemistry Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 199 - 225
• Main Author: Anderson, Richard G. W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Palo Alto, CA 94303-0139 Annual Reviews 01.01.1998; 4139 El Camino Way, P.O. Box 10139 Annual Reviews, Inc; USA
• Subjects: Biological Transport; Cell Compartmentation; Cell Membrane - chemistry; Cell Membrane - physiology; cell signaling; Cells; Cholesterol; Coated Pits, Cell-Membrane - chemistry; Coated Pits, Cell-Membrane - physiology; Endocytosis - physiology; Exocytosis - physiology; GPI-anchored protein; Membranes; potocytosis; Proteins; Signal Transduction

The cell biology of caveolae is a rapidly growing area of biomedical research. Caveolae are known primarily for their ability to transport molecules across endothelial cells, but modern cellular techniques have dramatically extended our view of caveolae. They form a unique endocytic and exocytic com...