M. V. Sundaram

This study identifies C. elegans Hedgehog-related proteins as components of the cuticle and pre-cuticle extracellular matrices, showing tissue- and substructure-specific associations and functional roles in matrix structure.

This study shows that the proprotein convertase BLI-4 is required for the secretion of cuticle collagens in C. elegans, revealing a role for N-terminal processing in intracellular trafficking and matrix assembly.

This study identifies PTR-4 as essential for organizing the pre-cuticular apical extracellular matrix in C. elegans, with defects in cuticle formation and function in its absence.