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The role of desmosomes in carcinogenesis
Desmosomes, which are intercellular adhesive complexes, are essential for the maintenance of epithelial homeostasis. They are located at the cell membrane, where they act as anchors for intermediate filaments. Downregulation of desmosome proteins in various cancers promotes tumor progression. Howeve...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5565390/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28860814 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S136367 |