Transcriptional coupling of metabolism and cell mechanics controls humanneuroepithelium morphogenesis
Camil Mirdass, Lucas Denis, Hugo Lachuer, Mikaëlle Bocel, Anis BOUROU, Kamal Bouhali, Nicolas Valentin, Sandrine Adiba, Alice Marteil, Céline Chollet, Emeline Chu‐Van, Xavier Baudin, Catherine Pioche‐Durieu, Sarah Chebouti, Bruno Estèbe, , Vanessa Ribes
The paper identifies PAX3's role in coupling metabolism and cell mechanics during neuroepithelial morphogenesis, showing mannose metabolism is critical for adherens junction function.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology