Depletion of a neural cell adhesion molecule disrupts both epithelial and germ layer identity in sea anemone embryos
Anna Postnikova, Julissa Tello, Maristhela Alvarez, Grace S. Lee, Ilhan Ali, Christine M. Field, Timothy J. Mitchison, Katerina Ragkousi
This study identifies NCAM2 as essential for epithelial and germ layer organization in sea anemone embryos through proteomics and knockdown experiments.
bioRxiv · Aug 3, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology