loading...| Preferred Name | Desmosome | |
| Synonyms |
Spot Desmosome Macula Adherens Desmosome Desmosomes |
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| Definitions |
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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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C13955 |
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| code |
C13955 |
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| DEFINITION |
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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| FULL_SYN |
Spot Desmosome Macula Adherens Desmosome Desmosomes |
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| label |
Desmosome |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Desmosome |
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| Preferred_Name |
Desmosome |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C13955 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Cell Component |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0011703 |
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| subClassOf |