A window of cell cycle plasticity enables imperfect regeneration of an adult postmitotic organ in Drosophila
Navyashree A Ramesh, Arpitha S Banakar, Isabella Karanja, Robin E. Harris, Laura Buttitta
This study shows that the Drosophila ejaculatory duct can regenerate after cell loss through cell cycle plasticity and hypertrophy, despite being post-mitotic.
bioRxiv · Jun 5, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology