By mixing cell types where one had altered adherens junctions, they measured increased fluctuations in mechanical stress at the interfaces between the two tissues. If these local stress variations are ...

1 The BBB is made up of endothelial cells, astrocytes, pericytes, tight junctions, and adherens junctions. Endothelial cells form the core, lining the cerebral blood vessels and sealing them with ...

Inherited retinal degeneration (IRD) encompasses various disorders characterized by progressive loss of retinal photoreceptor cells, ultimately leading to vision loss and blindness. Among the numerous ...

This function relies to a large extent on the presence of “adherens” and “tight junctions,” veritable protein locks linking neighboring cells and ensuring tissue tightness. Tight junctions regulate ...

VE-cadherin, a key component of adherens junctions, is essential for maintaining endothelial integrity. It physically interacts with actin filaments, providing mechanical strength and stability to ...

The push comes as community groups like The Junction Coalition are out in the community educating residents about the dangers of lead. 85% of homes in Toledo were built prior to 1980. Homes built ...

A Yassam officer was lightly injured Monday morning in a ramming at the Dhaharyia Junction near Mount Hebron. According to the police statement, the forces were conducting an enforcement and ...

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper invoked Valley Forge at an event in Grand Junction Monday night while encouraging disaffected voters to stay engaged in politics. But he also invoked collegiality to ...