F. Motegi

Anisotropic regulation of lateral surface tension directs invagination in C. elegans gastrulation

The paper shows that anisotropic lateral surface tension, mediated by HMR-1/E-cadherin, directs invagination in C. elegans gastrulation, complementing apical constriction.

Binary decision between asymmetric and symmetric cell division is defined by the balance of PAR proteins in C. elegans embryos

The paper shows that the balance between PAR-2 and PAR-6 proteins determines whether C. elegans embryos undergo asymmetric or symmetric cell division.

TPXL-1 Activates Aurora A to Clear Contractile Ring Components from the Polar Cortex During Cytokinesis

The paper identifies TPXL-1 as a factor that activates Aurora A kinase to remove contractile ring components from cell poles during cytokinesis.