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desmosomes

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desmosomes,
n.pl See epithelium, desmosomes of.
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These genes encode components of desmosomes (DSG2), gap junctions (CX26), tight junctions (CLDN4, CLDN7), the cornified envelope (SPRRIA, 2A, 2B, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2I, 2J), intermediate filaments (KRT19), and a variety of cell-surface and extracellular-matrix glycoproteins (SPP1, BGP1, BGP2, MUC1, TROP2, CLU).
Phenotypic anchoring of gene expression changes during ... by Orphanides, George / Environmental Health Perspectives
The finding of epithelial elements, mature desmosomes, and tonofilaments in the original neoplasm secured the diagnosis of spindle-cell squamous carcinoma.
Early-onset postirradiation sarcoma of the head and neck: Report of ... by Teknos, Theodoros N. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Desmosomes are adhesive structures that are intimately involved in maintaining the structure, function and integrity of the skin and other epithelial tissues.
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