Anisotropic regulation of lateral surface tension directs invagination in C. elegans gastrulation
T. Katayama, K. Yamamoto, T. Chiba, M. Imai, F. Motegi, Akatsuki Kimura
The paper shows that anisotropic lateral surface tension, mediated by HMR-1/E-cadherin, directs invagination in C. elegans gastrulation, complementing apical constriction.
bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology