Cadherin-mediated adhesion takes control

The formation of a centralised apical membrane initiation site (AMIS) is a key event in epithelial cell polarisation. A recent study by Liang et al demonstrates that AMIS localisation relies on cadherin-mediated cell adhesion.

Automated summary

This study reveals the association between the formation of a centralised apical membrane initiation site and cadherin-mediated cell adhesion during epithelial cell polarisation.