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Gerald Lerchbaumer

University of TorontoORCID 0000-0002-3307-1898Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Cell Biology· 1 Developmental Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:Drosophila· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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Sérgio de Matos SimõesiD· 2 shared Ulrich TepaßiD· 2 shared David ter Stal· 1 shared Do-Hyun KimiD· 1 shared Ermia EtemadiiD· 1 shared Fadi Zidan· 1 shared Gonca Erdemci-TandoganiD· 1 shared Jessica C. YuiD· 1 shared

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E-cadherin clustering as a regulator of morphogenesis

Gerald Lerchbaumer, Sérgio de Matos Simões, Ermia Etemadi, Fadi Zidan, Gonca Erdemci-Tandogan, Ulrich Tepaß

This study uses optogenetics to enhance E-cadherin clustering in Drosophila embryos, revealing its role in regulating cell intercalation and convergent extension during morphogenesis.

bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology

Crumbs complex-directed apical membrane dynamics in epithelial cell ingression

Sérgio de Matos Simões, Gerald Lerchbaumer, Milena Pellikka, Paraskevi Giannatou, Thomas Lam, Do-Hyun Kim, Jessica C. Yu, David ter Stal, Kenana Al Kakouni, Rodrigo Fernández‐González, Ulrich Tepaß

This study identifies the role of the Crumbs complex in regulating apical membrane dynamics during epithelial cell ingression, showing its necessity for proper timing and execution of the process.

The Journal of Cell Biology · Apr 30, 2022Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology