A New Perspective on Intercalated Disc Organization: Implications for Heart Disease

• Main Authors: Jifen Li (Author), Glenn L. Radice (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Adherens junctions and desmosomes are intercellular adhesive junctions and essential for the morphogenesis, differentiation, and maintenance of tissues that are subjected to high mechanical stress, including heart and skin. The different junction complexes are organized at the termini of the cardiom...