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loading...| Preferred Name | Desmosome | |
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Desmosomes are intercellular anchoring junctions that anchor intermediate filaments at membrane-associated plaques in adjoining cells. Desmosomes assemble in response to cell-cell contact and raised levels of extracellular calcium. Sensitivity to calcium levels is lost as desmosomes mature. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C13955 |
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C13955 |
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Desmosomes are intercellular anchoring junctions that anchor intermediate filaments at membrane-associated plaques in adjoining cells. Desmosomes assemble in response to cell-cell contact and raised levels of extracellular calcium. Sensitivity to calcium levels is lost as desmosomes mature. |
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Desmosome |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Desmosome |
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| Preferred_Name |
Desmosome |
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NCIT:C13955 |
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Desmosome |
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| Semantic_Type |
Cell Component |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0011703 |
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