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Mesh term Claudins

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Tight Junction Proteins

Description

A large family of transmembrane proteins found in TIGHT JUNCTIONS. They take part in the formation of paracellular barriers and pores that regulate paracellular permeability.


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Claudin-1
Claudin-2
Claudin-3
Claudin-4
Claudin-5


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