Cell junctions Flashcards
1
Q
Cell junction
A
Connexin
2
Q
Tight junction
A
Claudins, occludin
3
Q
Adherens junction
A
Cadherins
4
Q
Desmosomes
A
Cadherins (desmogleins, desmoplakin)
5
Q
Hemidesmosomes
A
Integrins
6
Q
Which functions in intercellular communications?
A
Gap junction
7
Q
Which functions as a paracellular barrier?
A
Tight junction
8
Q
Which function as cellular anchors?
A
Adherens junction, desmosomes, hemidesmosomes