Reciprocal regulation between cell mechanics and ZO-1 guides tight junction assembly and epithelial morphogenesis
A. J. Haas, C. Zihni, S. M. Krug, R. Maraspini, T. Otani, M. Furuse, A. Honigmann, M. Balda, K. Matter
This study shows that ZO-1 regulates cell mechanics and tight junction assembly, with reciprocal effects on epithelial morphogenesis and junction integrity.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2022 · PreprintCell Biology