Biochemistry Flashcards
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Anchoring Junctions
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Contribute to structural stability of tissues. Connect cytoskeletal components of the cell with other cells and/or the extracellular matrix
2
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Gap Junctions
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Allow for diffusion between cells without a direct connection of the cytoplasmic fluid. Formed by connexin proteins. Found in the cardiac cells.
3
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Tight Junctions
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Found in epithelial cells. Prevent solutes from freely moving from one tissue into another. Most common example is the blood brain barrier.
