Which transmembrane proteins are most critically involved in the formation of tight junctions between epithelial cells?
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Correct answer: Claudins and occludin
Tight junctions are formed through interactions of transmembrane proteins such as claudins and occludin between adjacent cell membranes, which generate the tight seal characteristic of occluding junctions.
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