«The new protein plays a key role in the formation of adherens junctions of epithelial cells, and Listeria uses it for its own infectious process.» (hhmi.org)
One gene known to be important in maintaining apical - basal polarity and assisting in the formation of adherens junctions in the retina is Crumbs (Crb), which encodes a transmembrane protein containing a long extracellular domain and a short C - terminal cytoplasmic tail. (jax.org)
Neogenin recruitment of the WAVE regulatory complex maintains adherens junction stability and tension. (abcam.com)