What is smooth septate junction? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
← Medical Dictionary
📂 Anatomy

smooth septate junction — Definition

Düz septalı bağlantı / smooth septate junction
Straight septate connection is a kind of cell-cell connection that allows passage of ion and small molecules between cells. This connection type is mainly found in flat muscle and heart muscle cells and allows for rapid transmission of electrical impulses. Structurally, cell membranes in the connection area are approached together and stabilized with protein bridges called septa. Clinical significance occurs especially in heart rhythm disorders and flat muscle dysfunctions.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Düz septalı bağlantı
English
🇬🇧 smooth septate junction
Category
📂 Anatomy
Medical Dictionary
🏥 Medical Dictionary

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is Düz septalı bağlantı?
Düz septalı bağlantı; straight septate connection is a kind of cell-cell connection that allows passage of ion and small molecules between cells. This connection type is mainly found in flat muscle and heart muscle cells and allows for rapid transmission of electrical impulses. Structurally, cell membranes in the connection area are approached together and stabilized with protein bridges called septa. Clinical significance occurs especially in heart rhythm disorders and flat muscle dysfunctions.
❓ What is smooth septate junction in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "smooth septate junction" is Düz septalı bağlantı.
❓ Which medical field is Düz septalı bağlantı related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.