Desmosomes are highly specialized anchoring junctions that link intermediate filaments to sites of intercellular
adhesion, thus facilitating the formation of a supracellular scaffolding that distributes mechanical forces
throughout a tissue. These junctions are thus particularly important for maintaining the integrity of tissues that
endure physical stress, such as the epidermis and myocardium.
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