Clustering of desmosomal cadherins by desmoplakin is essential for cell-cell adhesion
M.-T. Wanuske, D. Brantschen, C. Schinner, C. Stüdle, E. Walter, M. Hiermaier, F. Vielmuth, J. Waschke, V. Spindler
This study shows that desmoplakin is essential for clustering desmosomal cadherins and forming functional desmosomes, which are critical for cell-cell adhesion.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2020Cell Biology