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Microvilli

Microvilli are slender, finger-like projections found on the surface of cells in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal tract, inner ear, and kidneys. They increase the surface area of the cell membrane and help it to absorb or secrete substances. Microvilli also contain specialized enzymes and are involved in…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 22× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Microvilli are slender, finger-like projections found on the surface of cells in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal tract, inner ear, and kidneys. They increase the surface area of the cell membrane and help it to absorb or secrete substances. Microvilli also contain specialized enzymes and are involved in sensory perception in the inner ear and taste buds. The presence of microvilli on cells enables increased absorption and secretion, sensitivity to stimuli, and can aid in digestion.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 22 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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