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Neuroglian, Gliotactin, and the Na+/K+ ATPase are essential for septate junction function in Drosophila.
The Journal of cell biology - 9 Jun 2003
Genova Jennifer L, Fehon Richard G
Abstract excerpt
One essential function of epithelia is to form a barrier between the apical and basolateral surfaces of the epithelium. In vertebrate epithelia, the tight junction is the primary barrier to paracellular flow across epithelia, whereas in invertebrate epithelia, the septate junction (SJ) provides this function. In this study, we identify new proteins that are required for a functional paracellular barrier in...
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