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Hold on tightly, let go lightly: myosin functions at adherens junctions.

Authors :
Sandquist JC
Bement WM
Source :
Nature cell biology [Nat Cell Biol] 2010 Jul; Vol. 12 (7), pp. 633-5.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Adherens junctions, the sites of cadherin-dependent cell-cell adhesion, are also important for dynamic tension sensing, force transduction and signalling. Different myosin motors contribute to adherens junction assembly and versatility in distinct ways.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1476-4679
Volume :
12
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nature cell biology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20596044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncb0710-633