Dictyostelium discoideum cells sense their local density and retain nutrients when the cells are about to overgrow their food source
R. Rijal, S. A. Kirolos, R. J. Rahman, R. Gomer
This study shows that Dictyostelium discoideum cells use extracellular polyP to sense local density and inhibit nutrient exocytosis when food is about to be overgrown.
bioRxiv · Apr 8, 2022 · PreprintCell Biology