Cell Junctions Flashcards

1
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Protein: Connexins

Function: Intercellular communication

A

Gap junctions

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2
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Protein: Claudins, Occludins

Function: Paracellular barrier

A

Tight Junctions

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3
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Protein: Cadherins

Function: Cellular anchor

A

Adherens Junction

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4
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Protein: Cadherins - desmogleins, desmoplakin

Function: cellular anchor

A

Desmosomes

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5
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Protein: Integrins

Function: Cellular anchor

A

Hemidesmosomes

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