Desmosomes are prominent adhesion sites that are tightly associated with the cytoplasmic
intermediate filament cytoskeleton providing mechanical stability in epithelia and also in …

… in addition to playing an important structural function in tissue integrity, are both … desmosomal
and hemides‐ mosomal constituents are phosphoproteins and in certain cases the function …

… Kathy Green and co-authors detail the basic structure and function of desmosomes; Dr. …
current knowledge of these critical epithelial structures that allow keratinocytes to stand together. …

… This review summarizes current knowledge about the structure and function of the three
major protein families that establish desmosomes: the desmosomal cadherins (Dsc1-3 and Dsg1…

… adhesive function of the desmosome is … the desmosomal plaque, highlighting the integrated
functions of adhesion and cytoskeletal elements. Thus, desmosomes are modular structures …

… consider the structure, composition and function of desmosomes, … desmosome adhesive
function in stratified tissues. Whether Perp is a bona fide structural constituent of desmosomes in …

… desmosomal structural components. The identification of the first congenital defect affecting
a desmosome … the specific function of desmosome and other epithelial junction components. …

… intermediate filaments distinguishes desmosomes and imparts a unique function. By linking
… , desmosomes create mechanically contiguous cell sheets and, in so doing, confer structural …

… The importance of desmosomes is emphasized by genetic and autoimmune diseases …
desmosomal components. For example, disruption in expression or function of the desmosomal …

… Although desmosomes are critical … structures that contribute to cellular processes beyond
that of cell adhesion. This article outlines the structure and function of the major desmosomal …