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Abstract
Three desmoglein isoforms collaborate with desmocollins to build the adhesive core of desmosomes. A recent study has shown that altering the ratio of desmoglein isoforms influences epidermal barrier function, suggesting distinct roles for these cadherins that extend beyond adhesion.Mesh:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11509257 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9822(01)00346-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Biol ISSN: 0960-9822 Impact factor: 10.834