Filopodia-like Structures are Essential for Steroid Release
Eléanor Simon, Raphaël Bonche, Yassine Maarouf, Marie-Paule Nawrot-Esposito, Nuria Magdalena Romero
The paper identifies filopodia-like structures, called hormonemes, as essential for regulated steroid release in Drosophila, showing their role in synchronizing secretion with physiological needs.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology