Catenin Family Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A family of adaptor proteins that bind to cadherin proteins and promote the association of cadherins with the actin cytoskeleton. Catenins play a role in the formation of adherens junctions, the regulation of cell proliferation and the modulation of Wnt signaling pathways.

**Synonyms:** - Catenin - Catenin Family