Structure of the dimerization and beta-catenin-binding region of alpha-catenin.
Pokutta, S., Weis, W.I.(2000) Mol Cell 5: 533-543
- PubMed: 10882138 
- DOI: 10.1016/s1097-2765(00)80447-5
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1DOW, 1DOV - PubMed Abstract: 
In adherens junctions, alpha-catenin links the cadherin-beta-catenin complex to the actin-based cytoskeleton. alpha-catenin is a homodimer in solution, but forms a 1:1 heterodimer with beta-catenin. The crystal structure of the alpha-catenin dimerization ...