Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cell Polarity

Cell polarity refers to the uneven distribution of proteins and other molecules in the different regions of a cell, providing the cell with a specific set of characteristics and contributing to its different functions. This differential distribution of proteins and other molecules within a cell helps it to sense and…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 32× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cell polarity refers to the uneven distribution of proteins and other molecules in the different regions of a cell, providing the cell with a specific set of characteristics and contributing to its different functions. This differential distribution of proteins and other molecules within a cell helps it to sense and respond to its environment and enables it to interact and communicate with other cells. Cell polarity is also essential for development and morphogenesis, as it helps determine the position and orientation of a cell within a tissue. Dysregulation of cell polarity can arise due to a number of different pathological processes, such as cancer, and understanding the molecular processes that regulate cell polarity is therefore key to improving our understanding of a variety of diseases.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 32 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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