| Literature DB >> 24875740 |
Abstract
Cadherin-containing cell-cell junctions respond to intercellular tension by increasing their size, strength and complexity. The mechanical regulation of cadherin adhesions is now shown to involve myosin-dependent tension in the cortical actomyosin cytoskeleton. This reduces actin turnover to decrease the mobility of cadherin molecules and increase their concentration at junctions.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24875740 DOI: 10.1038/ncb2980
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Cell Biol ISSN: 1465-7392 Impact factor: 28.824