The septate junction protein Snakeskin is critical for epithelial barrier function and tissue homeostasis in the Malpighian tubules of adult Drosophila
A. J. Dornan, K. A. Halberg, L.-K. Beuter, S.-A. Davies, J. A. T. Dow
This study shows that Snakeskin is essential for maintaining epithelial barrier function and tissue homeostasis in Drosophila Malpighian tubules, with its loss leading to degeneration and reduced secretory capacity.
bioRxiv · Dec 14, 2020Physiology