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The motor end plate possesses junctional folds—folds in the sarcolemma that create a large surface area for the neurotransmitter to bind to receptors.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

He was born with a genetic disease called junctional epidermolysis bullosa that leaves his skin as fragile as a butterfly's wings.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2017

The boy’s disease, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, causes extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears, and is prone to infections and skin cancer.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2017

When arrhythmias become a chronic problem, the heart maintains a junctional rhythm, which originates in the AV node.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Involvement of nerve growth factor in the ovulatory cascade: trkA receptor activation inhibits gap junctional communication between thecal cells.

From Scientific American • Sep. 5, 2012