Cell BiologyThe Journal of Cell BiologyPeer-reviewed
PAK4 promotes vertex remodeling to maintain epithelial integrity and barrier function
Babli Adhikary, Alexander Chang, Atsuko Y. Higashi…·Tomohito Higashi
This study shows PAK4 and Afadin cooperate to maintain epithelial integrity by promoting vertex remodeling, with PAK4 inhibition disrupting junctional continuity and barrier function.