What Cell Junction Is an Anchoring Junction

Anchoring junctions occur in two functionally different forms: 1. Adherens junctions and desmosomes hold cells together and are formed by transmembrane adhesion proteins that belong to the cadherin family.

Which type of cell junction is also referred to as an anchoring Junction?

**Desmosomes are called anchoring junctions because proteins extending from adjacent cell membranes link adjoining cells. These junctions allow for movement and greater spacing between adjacent cells.

Which are considered anchoring junctions?

There are three types of anchoring junctions. They are desmosomes, hemidesmosomes, and adherens junctions. Both desmosomes and hemidesmosomes use intermediate filaments as their cytoskeletal anchor. However, the transmembrane linker of desmosomes is cadherin whereas that of hemidesmosomes is integrins.