Adherens junction, also known as intermediate junction, are protein complexes that occur at cell–cell junctions, specifically facilitating cell adhesion. They usually form lower than tight junctions, and are usually formed from cadherins.

Adherens junction, also known as intermediate junction, are protein complexes that occur at cell–cell junctions, specifically facilitating cell adhesion. They usually form lower than tight junctions, and are usually formed from cadherins.
