VASP cooperates with zyxin to organize mechanically competent adhesions
Researchers have discovered that the proteins VASP and zyxin work together to maintain focal adhesions in cells under mechanical stress. This study provides new insights into how cells organize their internal structure to transmit force.
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Understanding cellular mechanics is fundamental to advancing knowledge in cell biology and potential medical treatments related to tissue repair and disease.
Communications Biology ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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