DIMINUTION OF L-CELL MICROVILLI FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO 25-HYDROXYCHOLESTEROL

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LIN, PS [1 ]
CHEN, HW [1 ]
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[1] JACKSON LAB,BAR HARBOR,ME 04609
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10.1016/0309-1651(79)90068-7
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
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The effect of sterol depletion on the topology of mouse L cells was studied by scanning electron microscopy. Treatment of cells with 25-hydroxycholesterol inhibited the synthesis of cellular sterol and diminished the number of microvilli on the cell surface. Simultaneous addition of mevalonic acid or cholesterol to cells during treatment with the inhibitor prevented the loss of microvilli. These results demonstrate that cholesterol is important in maintaining the ultrastructure of the surface membrane of nucleated mammalian cells. © 1979.
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