Difference between Adhering junctions and Tight junctions
Difference between Adhering junctions and Tight junctions are in tabular form below –
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Adhering junctions |
Tight junctions |
Definition |
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1. | The two adjacent cells contain membranes that adhere to each other by actin filaments in at a specific places, this is known as Adhering junctions. | A barrier or outer layer which is formed between epithelial cells and where adjacent cells fuse and materials are not allowed to pass through, this is referred to as Tight junctions. |
Have Proteins |
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2. | The adhering junction have proteins and the proteins are known as Cadherin. | The tight junction have proteins and the proteins are known as claudins. |
Found in |
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3. | This junction mainly found in the epithelial tissues. | This junction mainly found in the epithelia of vertebrates. |
Also called as |
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4. | The adhering junction is also called as Intermediate junction or zonula adherens. | The tight junction is also called occluding junction and zonulae occludentes. |
Functions |
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5. | Functions include morphogenesis, signalling, integrity and homeostasis. | Functions include separation of basal, gate functions, apical membrane domains and Fence function. |
Disorders related to the oral-cavity |
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6. | It includes OSCC and periodontal disease. | It includes Disrupted teeth development and salivary gland malfunction. |