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Cell Junction

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Cell Junction Definition

Cell junction is the specialized focal contact between cell-cell or cell-matrix in all tissues. Cell junctions have various functions either communication, anchoring or organization. There are specific protein associated with subtype of cell junctions and most of the junctions are too small to be resolved by light microscope.

Cell Junction Synonyms

Cell Junction

Terms in Cell Junction category

Epithelial Cell Junction
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