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VE-cadherin regulates endothelial actin activating Rac and increasing membrane association of Tiam.
Molecular biology of the cell - 1 Apr 2002
Lampugnani Maria Grazia, Zanetti Adriana, Breviario Ferruccio, Balconi Giovanna, Orsenigo Fabrizio, Corada Monica, Spagnuolo Raffaella, Betson Martha, Braga Vania, Dejana Elisabetta
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Previously published reports support the concept that, besides promoting homotypic intercellular adhesion, cadherins may transfer intracellular signals. However, the signaling pathways triggered by cadherin clustering and their biological significance are still poorly understood. We report herein that transfection of VE-cadherin (VEC) cDNA in VEC null endothelial cells induces actin rearrangement and increases...
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