Cadherin function: Breaking the barrier

Ken Ishii; Kathleen J. Green

doi:10.1016/S0960-9822(01)00346-3

Cadherin function: Breaking the barrier

Ken Ishii, Kathleen J. Green

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	R569-R572
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	11
Issue number	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-9822(01)00346-3
State	Published - Jul 24 2001

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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