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Cell Junction

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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. [ ]

Term info

Label

Cell Junction

Synonyms
  • Cell Junction
Legacy Concept Name

Cell_Junction

Preferred Name

Cell Junction

Semantic Type

Body Space or Junction

UMLS CUI

C0021721

code

C13983