Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
α-catenin phosphorylation is actomyosin-sensitive and required for epithelial barrier functions through Afadin
Jeanne M. Quinn, Phuong M. Le, Anthea Weng…·Cara J. Gottardi
This study shows that α-catenin phosphorylation, regulated by actomyosin contractility, is essential for epithelial barrier function through its interaction with Afadin.
DOI 10.1101/2025.08.21.671625