Ultrastructure of the intercellular space in adult murine ventricle revealed by quantitative tomographic electron microscopy

Conclusion We have developed a systematic method to characterize the ultrastructure of the intercellular space in the adult murine ventricle and have provided a quantitative description of the structure of the intercellular membranes and of the intercellular space. We further show that PKP2 deficiency associates with ultrastructural defects. The possible importance of the intercellular space in cardiac behaviour is discussed.
Source: Cardiovascular Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiac biology and remodelling Source Type: research