Definition
desmosomal
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a desmosome (a cell junction that provides strong adhesion between cells)
Usage: technical; biology/medicine
Examples
- Desmosomal proteins are essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the epidermis.
- The desmosomal junctions connect adjacent skin cells and prevent them from separating.
- Mutations in desmosomal genes can lead to inherited skin disorders.
- Desmosomal adhesion is particularly important in tissues that experience mechanical stress.
- The desmosomal complex includes cadherins and other adhesion molecules.