Cadherin-actin interactions at adherens junctions

► Cadherin-actin interactions at adherens junctions (AJ) are overviewed. ► There are three types of AJs judging from the mode of actin association. ► Proteins involved in actin dynamics or actin binding at AJ are discussed. ► Recent work revealed the importance of α-catenin in the cadherin-actin linkage.