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Desmosomes: Structure and Function by Ana Labe is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes recent developments in understanding desmosomes and hemidesmosomes. It discusses how desmosomal glycoproteins desmoglein and desmocollins belong to the cadherin family and exist as multiple isoforms encoded by different genes. Desmogleins show tissue-specific expression patterns while desmocollins are alternatively spliced. Hemidesmosomes differ significantly in molecular composition from desmosomes, with distinct plaque components and adhesion glycoproteins. Both junction types can
- Author
- Ana Labe
- Language
- EN