BioEssays 11/2020. (21st October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patteson, Alison E.; Vahabikashi, Amir; Goldman, Robert D.; Janmey, Paul A.
• Is Part Of: BioEssays. Volume 42:Number 11(2020:Nov.)
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• Publication Date: 2020-10-21
• Subjects: Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Cytology -- Periodicals; Developmental biology -- Periodicals; 572.8
• DOI: 10.1002/bies.202070113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-9247

Abstract

Abstract : In article 2000078, Alison Patteson et al. review the various functions of filamentous and non‐filamentous vimentin. While the mechanical and intracellular roles of vimentin – such as providing protection of the nucleus and elasticity to the cytoskeleton – are well documented, recent studies point towards additional, non‐mechanical functions for vimentin. These functions include signaling roles in wound healing, lipogenesis and sterol processing as well as a role in pathogen infection.