Separates the dermis from the epidermis. Its sinewy structure flattens out with age. It consists of various components, primarily what is known as the basement membrane.
The dermo-epidermal junction serves three main purposes: it provides mechanical support for the epidermis, maintains contact between the dermis and the epidermis and acts as a barrier and selective filter.
Dermo-epidermal junction
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