The PDZ domains of zonula occludens-1 induce an epithelial to mesenchymal transition of Madin-Darby canine kidney I cells. Evidence for a role of beta-catenin/Tcf/Lef signaling.

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The integrity of cell-cell contacts such as adherens junctions (AJ) and tight junctions (TJ) is essential for the function of epithelia. During carcinogenesis, the increased motility and invasiveness of tumor cells reflect the loss of characteristic epithelial features, including cell adhesion. W...

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