Developmental control of E-cadherin junctions by mechanical contractility in Drosophila embryos
Na Zhang, Wangfang Liu, Huiying Lu, Matthias Häring, Fred Wolf, Jörg Großhans, Zhiyi Lv, Deqing Kong
The paper shows that E-cadherin junctions in Drosophila embryos mature during gastrulation, with increased levels and reduced mobility, controlled by Myo-II contractility, Rho signaling, and Src42A.
bioRxiv · Aug 29, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology