Abstract
Non-transformed epitheliocytes and fibroblasts undergo modulations between the less polarised and more polarised phenotypes depending on the nature of the substrate. In contrast, transformed cells express polarised phenotype regardless of the substrate.
Copyright 2001 Academic Press.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cell Line
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Cell Line, Transformed
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Cell Size
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Cell Transformation, Neoplastic*
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Collagen / pharmacology
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Epithelial Cells / cytology*
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Epithelial Cells / ultrastructure
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Fibroblasts / cytology*
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Fibroblasts / ultrastructure
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Oncogene Protein p21(ras) / genetics*
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Plastics / pharmacology
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Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate / pharmacology
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Rats
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Stress Fibers / ultrastructure
Substances
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Plastics
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Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate
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Collagen
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Oncogene Protein p21(ras)