WormBase Tree Display for GO_term: GO:0005912
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| GO:0005912 | Name | adherens junction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | A cell-cell junction composed of the epithelial cadherin-catenin complex. The epithelial cadherins, or E-cadherins, of each interacting cell extend through the plasma membrane into the extracellular space and bind to each other. The E-cadherins bind to catenins on the cytoplasmic side of the membrane, where the E-cadherin-catenin complex binds to cytoskeletal components and regulatory and signaling molecules. | ||
| Alt_id | GO:0005913 | ||
| Synonym | Exact | cell-cell adherens junction | |
| Status | Valid | ||
| Type | Cellular_component | ||
| Child (2) | |||
| Parent | Instance_of | GO:0005911 | |
| Attributes_of (4) | |||
| Version | Gene Ontology releases/2025-03-16 |
