Specialized cells that form barriers such as those of the intestine adopt a distinct asymmetry. One particular protein may be a prime mover in bringing about such cellular organization.
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Nelson, W. A cellular choreographer. Nature 428, 28–29 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/428028a
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