Desmosomes:  Essential contributors to an integrated intercellular junction network [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

The development of adhesive connections between cells was critical for the evolution of multicellularity and for organizing cells into complex organs with discrete compartments. Four types of intercellular junction are present in vertebrates: desmosomes, adherens junctions, tight junctions, and gap...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kathleen J Green, Avinash Jaiganesh, Joshua A Broussard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-12-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/8-2150/v1