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Cell-Matrix Junctions
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Definition
: Specialized areas at the CELL MEMBRANE where a cell attaches to the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX or other substratum.
See Also
Cell Adhesion
Examples
Costameres
;
Focal Adhesions
;
Hemidesmosomes
Other names
Junctions, Cell-
Matrix; Junction, Cell-
Matrix; Cell-
Matrix Junction; Cell Matrix Junctions; Cell Matrix Adhesions; Adhesions, Cell-
Matrix; Cell-
Matrix Adhesions