Adherens junctions, the sites of cadherin-dependent cell–cell adhesion, are also important for dynamic tension sensing, force transduction and signalling. Different myosin motors contribute to adherens junction assembly and versatility in distinct ways.
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Sandquist, J., Bement, W. Hold on tightly, let go lightly: myosin functions at adherens junctions. Nat Cell Biol 12, 633–635 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncb0710-633
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