During this time, these cells must lose their affinity for the hyaline layer to which their apical surface is attached.
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In sea urchins, epithelial cells adhere to one another as well as the hyaline layer through classic adherens and cadherin junctions.
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The rationale behind the use of enamel matrix derivative proteins, such as Emdogain, in trying to stimulate reproduction of cementum in periodontal bony defects is based on the presence of enamel matrix-like proteins within the hyaline layer.
