desmocollin

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Etymology

From desmo- +‎ Ancient Greek κόλλα (kólla, glue) +‎ -in.

Noun

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desmocollin (plural desmocollins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a family of glycoproteins (cadherin), found in desmosomes, responsible for intercellular adhesion.