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Tissue Morphogenesis: Take a Step Back and Relax!

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A recent study identified a molecular mechanism responsible for the relaxation of epithelia upon stretch. This relaxation is due to the activity of cytohesins, which locally inhibit actomyosin contractility at… Click to show full abstract

A recent study identified a molecular mechanism responsible for the relaxation of epithelia upon stretch. This relaxation is due to the activity of cytohesins, which locally inhibit actomyosin contractility at cellular junctions.

Keywords: tissue morphogenesis; morphogenesis take; take step; back relax; biology; step back

Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2017

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