Junctional structures maintain the integrity of the endothelium. Recent studies have shown
that, as well as promoting cell–cell adhesion, junctions might transfer intracellular signals …

Intercellular junctions mediate adhesion and communication between adjoining endothelial
and epithelial cells. In the endothelium, junctional complexes comprise tight junctions …

Endothelial cell—cell adhesive junctions are formed by transmembrane adhesive proteins
linked to a complex cytoskeletal network. These structures are important not only for …

Besides intercellular recognition and adhesion, which are primarily performed by the
transmembrane components, many of the molecules associated in endothelial cell-to-cell …

Endothelial cells lining the vessel wall are connected by adherens, tight and gap junctions.
These junctional complexes are related to those found at epithelial junctions but with …

Cell-to-cell-junctions of endothelial cells are specialized and differentiated areas of the
plasma membrane. The main functions include the separation of the intravascular and …

Intercellular adhesion plays a key role during development and maintenance of tissue
homeostasis. Within the vascular system, cell–cell adhesion is particularly important for the …

Adhesive intercellular junctions between endothelial cells are formed by tight junctions and
adherens junctions. In addition to promoting cell-to-cell adhesion, these structures regulate …

Endothelial cell–cell junctions must perform seemingly incompatible tasks during vascular
development—providing stable connections that prevent leakage, while allowing dynamic …

Endothelial cells line the lumen of all blood vessels and play a critical role in maintaining the
barrier function of the vasculature. Sealing of the vessel wall between adjacent endothelial …