adherensliitoksia
Adherensliitoksia is a Finnish term that translates to "adherens junctions" in English. These are specialized structures found in animal cells that play a crucial role in cell-cell adhesion and maintaining tissue integrity. Adherens junctions are a type of cell junction, which are protein complexes that connect cells to each other or to the extracellular matrix.
The primary function of adherens junctions is to provide mechanical strength to tissues by linking the actin
Adherens junctions are particularly important in epithelial tissues, which form protective barriers. They form a continuous