Claudin-4 polymerizes after the incorporation of just two extracellular claudin-3 residues
R. E. van der Veen, J. Piontek, M. Bieck, A. Saiti, H. Gonschior, M. Lehmann
This study identifies key residues in claudin-4 that enable polymerization when supplemented with claudin-3 residues, enhancing tight junction formation and barrier function.
bioRxiv · Dec 15, 2023Cell Biology