Epithelium & Glands II Flashcards
Junctional complexes
occluding - tight - zonula occludes
anchoring - adhering(zonula adherens) & desmosomes(macula adherens)
Communicating - Gap
Zonula Occludens
Tight Junctions
localized sealing of mbrn of adjacent cells
anastomosing strands(zipping)
Claudins & Occluding
interaction with actin cytoskeleton via ZO-1, ZO-2, ZO-3
JAM
associated with ZO-1 & claudin
Present in endothelial cells; mediates interactions btw cells and monocyte adhesions
ZO-1
Important link in transduction of signals from all transmembrane proteins; interacts with actin filaments; has tumor-suppressor action
ZO-2
Required in the epidermal growth factor-receptor signaling mech.
ZO-3
interacts with ZO-1, occluding, and actin filaments of the cytoskeleton
Claudin
forms backbone of zonula occludes strands; forms and regulates aqueous channels used for paracellular diffusion
Susceptable to enterotoxins: mona zuna’s revenge (leaking… :-( )
Occludin
is present in most occluding junctions; maintains barrier btwn apical and lateral cell surface
Susceptable to enterotoxins: mona zuna’s revenge (leaking… :-( )
Zonula Adherens
Calcium dependent E-Cadherin proteins
Anchoring - lateral aspect, just below tight
15-20nm gap
Interact with actin
Macula Adherens
Demosomes
Lateral, localized, spot adhesion - 30 nm gap
Present: macula(spot)
beneath zonula adherens
Transmbrn pro: desmocollin & Desmoglein (Ca2+ dependent cadherins)
Intercellular plaque - Plakoglobins & Desmoplakins
Interact w/intermediate filaments - collogen
Gap Junctions
Communication
Location: epithelium, Smooth & cardiac Muscle, Nerve
Coordinate cellular activity
6 connexin to make a connexon
Lateral Interdigitations
Infoldings(plicae) of cytoplasm
Fluid & electrologist transport
Location: gallbladder, sm. intestine
Na+/K+ ATPase
Focal Adhesion
Actin filament Integrin to fibronectin Anchoring Junction Link btw cytoskeleton actin and ECM cell migration
Hemidesosome
Intermediate filament
BP230, alpha6beta4 integrin, typeXVII collagen, laminin-332
cell to ECM junction
1/2 a desmosome
Dx: bullous pemphigoid; blister, antibodies directed against BP230 & Type XVII collagen
Basal Infoldings
increase SA transport proteins and channels Location: kidney tubule, striated ducts of exocrine glands. Vertical mitochondria. LM - striated appearance