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. 2001 Apr 16;153(2):263–272. doi: 10.1083/jcb.153.2.263

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Two models of paired TJ strands consisting of claudin-1, -2, and -4. (A) Homotypic adhesion of claudin-2 within paired strands constitutes aqueous pores with high conductance (*). (B) Heterotypic adhesion between claudin-1 and -2 constitutes aqueous pores with high conductance (*). See text for details.