Rac1 activation inhibits E-cadherin-mediated adherens junctions via binding to IQGAP1 in pancreatic carcinoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Monomeric GTPases of the Rho family control a variety of cellular functions including actin cytoskeleton organisation, cell migration and cell adhesion. Defects in these regulatory processes are involved in tumour progression and met...

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Main Authors: Giehl Klaudia, Baum Iris, Meinel Katrin, Hage Beatrix, Menke Andre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Cell Communication and Signaling
Online Access:http://www.biosignaling.com/content/7/1/23