Basics of Cell Junctions

Desmosomes are specialized adhesive protein complexes that localize to intercellular junctions and are responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of tissues. This video focuses on the cell junctions specially desmosomes. 0:00 Introduction to Cell Connections 0:17 Spot Desmosomes 0:51 Belt Desmosomes 1:05 Gap Junctions 1:12 Connexon 1:20 Tight Junctions 1:34 Hemidesmosome