Cell Junctions Flashcards
1
Q
Protein: Connexins
Function: Intercellular communication
A
Gap junctions
2
Q
Protein: Claudins, Occludins
Function: Paracellular barrier
A
Tight Junctions
3
Q
Protein: Cadherins
Function: Cellular anchor
A
Adherens Junction
4
Q
Protein: Cadherins - desmogleins, desmoplakin
Function: cellular anchor
A
Desmosomes
5
Q
Protein: Integrins
Function: Cellular anchor
A
Hemidesmosomes