Cadherin-Catenin-Actin Structure (IMAGE) Stanford University School of Engineering Caption Proposed model: Cadherins (orange bars) are under tension generated by actomyosin and mediated by catenins (alpha and beta). Credit Alexander Dunn, Stanford School of Engineering Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.