A niche-derived non-ribosomal peptide triggers planarian sexual development
Melanie Issigonis, Katherine L. Browder, Rui Chen, James J. Collins, Phillip A. Newmark
The paper identifies a non-ribosomal peptide from niche cells that triggers sexual development in planarians, revealing its role in germ cell regulation and reproductive organ formation.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Jun 18, 2024Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology