A belt-like intercellular junction is known as a zonula adherens, or adherens junction. It encircles the cells and provides strong mechanical adhesion between adjacent epithelial cells, facilitating tissue integrity and communication. This junction is primarily composed of cadherin proteins and is linked to the actin cytoskeleton, playing a crucial role in maintaining the structural organization of tissues.
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