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What can happen if certain types of genes related to adherence junctions are mutated?
What can happen if certain types of genes related to adherence junctions are mutated?
- The structure of gap junctions can be altered, affecting cell adhesion
- The structure of cadherin proteins can be altered, affecting cell adhesion (correct)
- The structure of tight junctions can be altered, affecting cell adhesion
- The structure of desmosomes can be altered, affecting cell adhesion
What is the impact of mutated cadherin proteins on cell adhesion?
What is the impact of mutated cadherin proteins on cell adhesion?
- Cells may not stick together well (correct)
- Cells may stick together excessively
- Cells may lose their ability to divide
- Cells may become resistant to mutations
In what scenario could mutated cadherin proteins pose a problem?
In what scenario could mutated cadherin proteins pose a problem?
- In the context of cancer development (correct)
- In the context of bone regeneration
- In the context of muscle growth
- In the context of nerve signaling
What differentiates tight junctions from adherence junctions?
What differentiates tight junctions from adherence junctions?
What proteins are involved in forming tight junctions?
What proteins are involved in forming tight junctions?
What do actin filaments bind to in tight junctions?
What do actin filaments bind to in tight junctions?
Where are tight junctions primarily located in cells?
Where are tight junctions primarily located in cells?
What is the function of tight junctions?
What is the function of tight junctions?
Where are tight junctions found in the body to prevent the passage of molecules from the blood into neural tissues?
Where are tight junctions found in the body to prevent the passage of molecules from the blood into neural tissues?
What role do tight junctions play in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
What role do tight junctions play in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
Which proteins bind to claudins and occludins in tight junctions?
Which proteins bind to claudins and occludins in tight junctions?
What is the main function of tight junctions?
What is the main function of tight junctions?
Where are tight junctions found in the body to prevent the entry of pathogens and unwanted molecules?
Where are tight junctions found in the body to prevent the entry of pathogens and unwanted molecules?
What is the role of tight junctions in maintaining the integrity of biological barriers?
What is the role of tight junctions in maintaining the integrity of biological barriers?
What is the function of the proteins claudins and occludins in tight junctions?
What is the function of the proteins claudins and occludins in tight junctions?
What is the role of tight junctions in the blood-brain barrier?
What is the role of tight junctions in the blood-brain barrier?
Which type of cell junction is strong against shearing forces?
Which type of cell junction is strong against shearing forces?
What is the main function of gap junctions?
What is the main function of gap junctions?
Which type of cell junction is highly resistant to shearing and abrasive forces?
Which type of cell junction is highly resistant to shearing and abrasive forces?
What is the role of hemidesmosomes in cell junctions?
What is the role of hemidesmosomes in cell junctions?
What are the functions of cell-to-cell junctions as mentioned in the video?
What are the functions of cell-to-cell junctions as mentioned in the video?
What is emphasized as significant in the video regarding cell-to-cell junctions?
What is emphasized as significant in the video regarding cell-to-cell junctions?
What does the video aim to explain about cell-to-cell junctions?
What does the video aim to explain about cell-to-cell junctions?
What is the specific role of tight junctions in cell junctions?
What is the specific role of tight junctions in cell junctions?
What is the clinical implication of damage to cell-to-cell junctions?
What is the clinical implication of damage to cell-to-cell junctions?
What is the purpose of the video?
What is the purpose of the video?
What are the different types of cell-to-cell junctions mentioned in the video?
What are the different types of cell-to-cell junctions mentioned in the video?
What type of proteins anchor cells together in adherence junctions?
What type of proteins anchor cells together in adherence junctions?
What is the function of e-cadherins in adherence junctions?
What is the function of e-cadherins in adherence junctions?
Where are adherence junctions located in comparison to tight junctions?
Where are adherence junctions located in comparison to tight junctions?
What type of forces do adherence junctions resist?
What type of forces do adherence junctions resist?
In which tissues are adherence junctions found?
In which tissues are adherence junctions found?
What is the primary role of adherence junctions in the urinary tract?
What is the primary role of adherence junctions in the urinary tract?
Why do blood vessels require adherence junctions?
Why do blood vessels require adherence junctions?
What is the major site for adherence junctions due to its exposure to stretching and abrasive forces?
What is the major site for adherence junctions due to its exposure to stretching and abrasive forces?
What is the primary function of adherence junctions in tissues subjected to stretching and shearing forces?
What is the primary function of adherence junctions in tissues subjected to stretching and shearing forces?
Why are adherence junctions crucial for tissues subjected to stretching and shearing forces?
Why are adherence junctions crucial for tissues subjected to stretching and shearing forces?
What type of tissues need adherence junctions to prevent cells from separating due to intense stretching or abrasion?
What type of tissues need adherence junctions to prevent cells from separating due to intense stretching or abrasion?
What does the presence of adherence junctions in tissues ensure?
What does the presence of adherence junctions in tissues ensure?
What is the role of tight junctions in the stomach?
What is the role of tight junctions in the stomach?
Where are specialized 'leaky junctions' found?
Where are specialized 'leaky junctions' found?
What is the main function of adherence junctions?
What is the main function of adherence junctions?
Which protein is crucial for anchoring E-cadherins together in adherence junctions?
Which protein is crucial for anchoring E-cadherins together in adherence junctions?
What can happen if tight junctions are destroyed by toxins released by Helicobacter pylori and Clostridium difficile?
What can happen if tight junctions are destroyed by toxins released by Helicobacter pylori and Clostridium difficile?
Where are tight junctions crucial in preventing harmful molecules and pathogens from entering tissues or blood?
Where are tight junctions crucial in preventing harmful molecules and pathogens from entering tissues or blood?
What is the specific role of tight junctions in the blood-brain barrier?
What is the specific role of tight junctions in the blood-brain barrier?
What is the clinical relevance of understanding tight and adherence junctions?
What is the clinical relevance of understanding tight and adherence junctions?
What is the key protein in adherence junctions?
What is the key protein in adherence junctions?
Where are tight junctions crucial in preventing harmful molecules and pathogens from entering tissues or blood?
Where are tight junctions crucial in preventing harmful molecules and pathogens from entering tissues or blood?
What is the role of cadherins in adherence junctions?
What is the role of cadherins in adherence junctions?
Where are adherence junctions important for resisting shearing and tensile forces?
Where are adherence junctions important for resisting shearing and tensile forces?
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Study Notes
Structure and Function of Adherence Junctions
- Adherence junctions consist of calcium-dependent proteins, such as e-cadherins, vinculin, and catenin proteins, which anchor cells together.
- E-cadherins on the extracellular side bind with each other via calcium, followed by vinculin and catenin proteins on the inner cytosolic side, and actin filaments on the most inner cytosolic side.
- Adherence junctions resist stretch due to their anchoring proteins, which makes them suitable for tissues subjected to stretching forces.
- Adherence junctions are located more basal in comparison to tight junctions and are designed to resist shearing or abrasive forces, unlike tight junctions which act as a diffusion barrier.
- These junctions are found in tissues that need to prevent cells from separating due to intense stretching or abrasion, such as the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, blood vessels, and skin.
- Gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract tissues undergo stretching and dilation, requiring adherence junctions to resist separation.
- The urinary tract, particularly the bladder, needs adherence junctions to prevent cell separation when accommodating urine.
- Blood vessels require adherence junctions to resist shearing forces, particularly during vasodilation and when blood flows through with high pressure.
- The skin is a major site for adherence junctions due to its exposure to stretching and abrasive forces.
- Adherence junctions are crucial for tissues subjected to stretching and shearing forces, such as the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, blood vessels, and skin.
- These junctions play a vital role in maintaining tissue integrity and preventing cell separation in response to mechanical stress.
- The presence of adherence junctions in these tissues ensures their ability to resist separation and maintain structural integrity under various mechanical forces.
The Role of Tight Junctions and Adherence Junctions in the Body
- Tight junctions are important in the stomach to prevent hydrochloric acid from causing necrotic damage by ensuring cells are tightly bound
- Respiratory tract also has tight junctions to prevent harmful molecules and pathogens from entering tissues or blood
- Specialized "leaky junctions" are found in the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidneys, allowing certain ions and water to pass through
- Tight junctions act as a diffusion barrier and are crucial in the blood-brain barrier, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract
- Helicobacter pylori and Clostridium difficile release toxins that destroy tight junctions, leading to peptic ulcer disease and C. difficile-associated diarrhea
- Adherence junctions are important for resisting shearing and tensile forces in the body
- Cadherins are the key proteins in adherence junctions, specifically E-cadherin, which is calcium-dependent
- E-cadherin anchors into the cell membrane and bulges out into the extracellular space, forming a homologous structure with another E-cadherin
- Calcium is crucial for anchoring E-cadherins together in adherence junctions
- The role of cadherins in adherence junctions is to resist high tensile and abrasive forces
- Understanding the function of tight junctions and adherence junctions is crucial for maintaining the integrity of tissues and preventing disease
- Knowledge of these junctions has clinical relevance in preventing diseases such as peptic ulcer disease and C. difficile-associated diarrhea
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