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Corneodesmosin, a Component of Epidermal Corneocyte Desmosomes, Displays Homophilic Adhesive Properties
1 Feb 2002
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Corneodesmosomes, the modified desmosomes of the uppermost layers of the epidermis, play an important role in corneocyte cohesion. Corneodesmosin is a secreted glycoprotein located in the corneodesmosomal core and covalently linked to the cornified envelope of corneocytes. Its glycine- and serine-rich NH(2)-terminal domain may fold to give structural motifs similar to the glycine loops described in epidermal...
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