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apical junction complex |
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A functional unit located near the cell apex at the points of contact between epithelial cells, which in vertebrates is composed of the tight junction, the zonula adherens, and desmosomes. Functions in the regulation of cell polarity, tissue integrity and intercellular adhesion and permeability. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XAO_0005254 |
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GO:0043296 |
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| definition |
A functional unit located near the cell apex at the points of contact between epithelial cells, which in vertebrates is composed of the tight junction, the zonula adherens, and desmosomes. Functions in the regulation of cell polarity, tissue integrity and intercellular adhesion and permeability. |
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xenopus_anatomy |
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XAO:0005254 |
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apical junction complex |
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XAO:0005254 |
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apical junction complex |
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