Rab4 and Rab11 GTPases cooperate to reinforce adherens junctions at the leading edge to promote rapid embryonic wound healing
Brianna D O'Donnell, Sofia Mendez-Lopez, Kate D. MacQuarrie, Rodrigo Fernández‐González, Katheryn E. Rothenberg
This study identifies Rab4 and Rab11 GTPases as essential for reinforcing adherens junctions at the wound edge through E-cadherin recycling, promoting rapid embryonic wound healing.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology