Polarized sorting and trafficking in epithelial cells
- 24 April 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Cell Research
- Vol. 22 (5), 793-805
- https://doi.org/10.1038/cr.2012.64
Abstract
The polarized distribution of proteins and lipids at the surface membrane of epithelial cells results in the formation of an apical and a basolateral domain, which are separated by tight junctions. The generation and maintenance of epithelial polarity require elaborate mechanisms that guarantee correct sorting and vectorial delivery of cargo molecules. This dynamic process involves the interaction of sorting signals with sorting machineries and the formation of transport carriers. Here we review the recent advances in the field of polarized sorting in epithelial cells. We especially highlight the role of lipid rafts in apical sorting.Keywords
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