Hyper-adhesion: a unique property of desmosomes.

David Garrod, Lydia Tabernero

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    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 languageEnglish
    JournalCell communication & adhesion
    Volume21
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2014

    Keywords

    • cell–cell adhesion
    • desmosomal cadherin
    • desmosome
    • development
    • pemphigus
    • wound healing

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