PolicyMonday, October 5, 2026ScienceDaily
The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Recent research highlights the dual function of E-cadherin, a protein traditionally known for maintaining cell adhesion, which also plays a crucial role in the process of cellular clearance by aiding epithelial cells in engulfing their dead neighbors. This finding could have implications for understanding tissue health and disease, possibly influencing future therapeutic strategies.
