BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781264839698
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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To differentiate: The types of cell junction.

Introduction: Cell junctions are cellular structures composed of multiprotein complexes that confer adhesion among neighboring cells or the extracellular matrix. They control paracellular transport and also maintain the paracellular barrier of the epithelia.

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