The release of surface-anchored α-tectorin, an apical extracellular matrix protein, mediates tectorial membrane organization

Authors: Dong-Kyu Kim, Ju Ang Kim, Joosang Park, Ava Niazi, Ali Almishaal, Sungjin Park

Published: 2019-11-28

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aay6300

Source: Full article

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Abstract

Surface expression and release of α-tectorin are required for the organization of collagen bundles of the tectorial membrane.