How do desmosomes differ from hemidesmosomes in terms of their structural components and functions?

Desmosomes link cells to the extracellular matrix, while hemidesmosomes link cells to each other using actin filaments.

Desmosomes link epithelial cells to each other using cadherins and intermediate filaments, while hemidesmosomes link epithelial cells to the basal lamina.

Desmosomes use integrins to connect cells, while hemidesmosomes use cadherins.

Desmosomes and hemidesmosomes both use actin filaments to connect cells to the basal lamina.