Jean Philippe Da Ponte

Ssdp influences Wg expression and embryonic somatic muscle identity in Drosophila melanogaster

This study shows that Ssdp regulates Wg expression and somatic muscle identity in Drosophila embryos, affecting muscle morphology and function through intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms.

Gelsolin and dCryAB act downstream of muscle identity genes and contribute to preventing muscle splitting and branching in Drosophila

The paper identifies Gelsolin and dCryAB as downstream effectors of muscle identity genes that prevent muscle splitting and branching in Drosophila.

Drosophila adult muscle precursor cells contribute to motor axon pathfinding and proper innervation of embryonic muscles

The paper shows that Drosophila adult muscle precursor cells guide motor axon pathfinding and proper muscle innervation through dynamic interactions with motor neurons.