Preferred Name |
Desmosome |
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Synonyms |
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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Desmosome |
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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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label |
Desmosome |
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prefLabel |
Desmosome |
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synonym |
Desmosomes Spot Desmosome Macula Adherens |
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subClassOf |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Anchoring_Junction |
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