Integrins stimulate E-cadherin-mediated intercellular adhesion by regulating Src-kinase activation and actomyosin contractility
Martinez-Rico C, Pincet F, Thiery JP, Dufour S. Integrins stimulate E-cadherin-mediated intercellular adhesion by regulating Src-kinase activation and actomyosin contractility. Journal Of Cell Science 2010, 123: 712-722. PMID: 20144995, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.047878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntercellular adhesionActomyosin contractilityCell doubletsE-cadherin-mediated intercellular adhesionIntercellular adhesion strengthSrc family kinasesCell-matrix interactionsSrc kinase activationExistence of crosstalkRole of integrinsFamily kinasesCadherin-7Cell plasticityMolecular crosstalkMajor adhesion moleculeIntegrin stimulationCell spreadingCadherinCell adhesionII activityIntegrinsPolylysine-coated beadsAdhesion moleculesCrosstalkAdhesion