In maize (Zea mays) leaves, the HC toxin inhibits histone deacetylases to effect changes in host gene expression, presumably those genes involved in defense against C. carbonum.

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Hemidesmosomes

Function- Shape, rigidity, signaling

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Focal adhesions 

Adhesion type- Cell-matrix

Adhesion receptors- Integrins

Cytoskeletal attachment- Actin filaments

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Focal adhesion

Function- Shape, signaling, force transmission, cell movement

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#Id: 10108

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Tight junctions seal off body cavities and restrict diffusion of membrane components

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Tight junctions prevent the diffusion of: 

Macromolecules

Small water-soluble molecules

Ions

Membrane proteins 

Glycolipids

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Ca2+-dependent cadherin- mediated adhesion also plays an important role in tight-junction formation, stability, and function