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Intercellular adhesion, signalling and the cytoskeleton.

Colin Jamora1, Elaine Fuchs

  • 1Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

Nature Cell Biology
|April 11, 2002
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Cell adhesion molecules link the cytoskeleton to cell junctions, influencing cell shape and movement. These molecules also signal, integrating structural changes with gene expression during development.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The cytoskeleton and intercellular junctions are crucial for cell shape and motility.
  • Components of the cell adhesion apparatus are increasingly recognized for their signaling roles beyond structural functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dual structural and signaling functions of cell adhesion components.
  • To understand how these dual functions integrate morphological changes with gene expression during development.

Main Methods:

  • This study synthesizes recent findings on the cytoskeleton and intercellular junctions.
  • It reviews literature on the signaling capabilities of adhesion apparatus components.

Main Results:

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  • Adhesion apparatus components possess both structural and signaling functions.
  • This dual role allows for the integration of changes in cell morphology and gene expression.

Conclusions:

  • The dual function of cell adhesion components is vital for tissue and organ development.
  • Understanding these integrated mechanisms provides insights into developmental processes.