Cadherins are transmembrane proteins that mediate cell-cell adhesion in animals. By regulating contact formation and stability, cadherins play a crucial role in tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis. Here, we review the three major functions of cadherins in cell-cell contact formation and stability. Two of those functions lead to a decrease in interfacial tension at the forming cell-cell contact...

The mechanical construction method for a subway contact channel has the advantages of short period and high safety, is more being applied in coastal soft-soil areas. In order to explore suitability this inland areas, full-scale model test platform used simulate shield-cutting process channel. convergence deformation segments strain reinforcement concrete are tested, so as analyze internal force...