What Is Intercellular Junction

Intercellular junctions

What is meant by intercellular junction?

Intercellular junction: A specialized region of connection between two cells.

What are examples of intercellular junctions?

  • Tight or occluding junctions.
  • Adherent or anchoring junctions, including desmosomes and hemidesmosomes.
  • Gap junctions.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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