Desmosomes In Vivo

The structure, function, and regulation of desmosomal adhesion in vivo are discussed. Most desmosomes in tissues exhibit calcium-independent adhesion, which is strongly adhesive or “hyperadhesive”. This is fundamental to tissue strength. Almost all studies in culture are done on weakly adhesive, cal...

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Main Author: David Garrod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/212439
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