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Human embryo skin 8-9 week EGA Desmosomes

Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of desmosomes shown in periderm/basal cell junction, circled region in full image shows desmosome location.

• 8 to 9 weeks Estimated Gestational Age = about 6 to 8 weeks Fertilization Age
• Magnification x 37,000 (image cropped from figure 1, enlarged and contrast adjusted)

Links: Epidermis 8-9 week EGA | Epidermis desmosomes 8-9 week EGA | Epidermis 9-11 week EGA | Epidermis 24 week EGA | Integumentary System Development

Reference

Dale BA, Holbrook KA, Kimball JR, Hoff M & Sun TT. (1985). Expression of epidermal keratins and filaggrin during human fetal skin development. J. Cell Biol. , 101, 1257-69. PMID: 2413039

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