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adherens junctions

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  • külgliidused, mis moodustavad epiteeli rakkude tipmises osas pideva vöö, mis ümbritseb igat epiteelikihis olevat rakku
  • protein complexes that occur at cell–cell junctions in epithelial and endothelial tissues, usually more basal than tight junctions
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  • An adherens junction is defined as a cell junction whose cytoplasmic face is linked to the actin cytoskeleton. They can appear as bands encircling the cell (zonula adherens) or as spots of attachment to the extracellular matrix (adhesion plaques).
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