Abstract
Hyper-adhesion is a unique, strongly adhesive form of desmosomal adhesion that functions to maintain tissue integrity. In this short review, we define hyper-adhesion, summarise the evidence for it in culture and in vivo, discuss its role in development, wound healing, and skin disease, and speculate about its molecular and cellular basis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Cell communication & adhesion |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- cell–cell adhesion
- desmosomal cadherin
- desmosome
- development
- pemphigus
- wound healing