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Gamze Akarsu

Simon Fraser University

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Organism:Drosophila· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:human· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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The abnormal C-terminus in DVL1 impacts Robinow Syndrome phenotypes

Shruti S. Tophkhane, Gamze Akarsu, Sarah J. Gignac, Katherine Fu, Stephanie Xie, Esther M. Verheyen, Joy Marion Richman

This study shows that a truncated C-terminus in DVL1 causes Robinow Syndrome by disrupting WNT signaling and morphogenesis in animal models.

bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology

Robinow Syndrome DVL1 variants disrupt morphogenesis and appendage formation in a Drosophila disease model

Gamze Akarsu, Katja R. MacCharles, Kenneth Kin Lam Wong, Joy Marion Richman, Esther M. Verheyen

This study investigates the effects of a DVL1 variant in a Drosophila model of Robinow Syndrome, showing disrupted morphogenesis and appendage formation with increased cell death and basement membrane changes.

bioRxiv · Sep 10, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology