E-cadherin mechanotransduction activates EGFR-ERK signaling in epithelial cells by inducing ADAM-mediated ligand shedding
Ronja M. Houtekamer, Mirjam C. van der Net, Marjolein J. Vliem, Tomas E. J. C. Noordzij, Lisa van Uden, Robert M. van Es, Joo Yong Sim, Eriko Deguchi, Kenta Terai, Matthew A. Hopcroft, Harmjan R. Vos, Beth L. Pruitt, Michiyuki Matsuda, Willem‐Jan Pannekoek, Martijn Gloerich
This study shows mechanical strain activates EGFR-ERK signaling in epithelial cells via E-cadherin-induced ADAM17-mediated ligand shedding.
bioRxiv · Mar 6, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology