An activating mutation in AGEF-1, a putative Arf GEF, causes yolk extrusion from C. elegans embryos
Clare Fitzpatrick, Olga Skorobogata, Ali M Fazlollahi, Kimberley D. Gauthier, Christian E. Rocheleau
The paper identifies an activating mutation in C. elegans AGEF-1 that causes yolk extrusion, suggesting a role for Arf GTPase cycling in membrane trafficking.
bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology