intercalated disc

I. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Interactors
Protein name
Directionality
Classification
1DSC2-DSG2DSC2_HUMAN - DSG2_HUMANAdhesion-AdhesionAdhesion by Desmosome
2GJA1-GJA5CXA1_HUMAN - CXA5_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction
3GJC1-GJA1CXG1_HUMAN - CXA1_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction
4GJC1-GJA5CXG1_HUMAN - CXA5_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction

II. Literature review

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Nameintercalated disc
IDGO_0014704
collection_id

Cellular component

Exact synonym

intercalated disk

Description

A complex cell-cell junction at which myofibrils terminate in cardiomyocytes; mediates mechanical and electrochemical integration between individual cardiomyocytes. The intercalated disc contains regions of tight mechanical attachment (fasciae adherentes and desmosomes) and electrical coupling (gap junctions) between adjacent cells.

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