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The transmembrane adhesive molecules present in hemi desmosomes which specifically binds to basal lamina glycoprotein laminin are______________?

Correct answer: A. Integrin a6-B4

  • A. Integrin a6-B4
  • B. The catenins desmoplakin
  • C. cadherins desmoglein
  • D. a and B catenin

Explanation

Hemidesmosomes use integrin α6β4 to attach epithelial cells to laminin in the basal lamina. Cadherins, catenins and desmoplakin are associated mainly with cell-cell junctions rather than this cell-matrix attachment.

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