Role of α-Catenin and its mechanosensing properties in regulating Hippo/YAP-dependent tissue growth.
α-catenin is a key protein of adherens junctions (AJs) with mechanosensory properties. It also acts as a tumor suppressor that limits tissue growth. Here we analyzed the function of Drosophila α-Catenin (α-Cat) in growth regulation of the wing epithelium. We found that different α-Cat levels led to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-11-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1008454 |