Anchoring Junction

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Anchoring Junction Definition

Anchoring junctions typically are observed as "spot welds" between cells in many types of epithelia. Detail structures can be seen only with EM.

Anchoring Junction Synonyms

Anchoring Junction, Adhering Junction, Adhesive Junction

Terms in Anchoring Junction category

Desmosome
Fascia Adherens
Focal Adhesion
Hemidesmosome
Zonula Adherens

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