β-Catenin
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_889
Definition
Multifunctional cytoplasmic protein that is involved in cadherin-mediated cell–cell adhesion, linking cadherins to the actin cytoskeleton. Can also act independently as a gene regulatory protein. Has an important role in animal development as part of a Wnt signaling pathway.
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