Myosin II actively regulates Drosophila proprioceptors
Chonglin Guan, Kengo Nishi, Christian Titus Kreis, Oliver Bäumchen, Martin C. Göpfert, Christoph F. Schmidt
Myosin II in Drosophila cap cells pre-stretches proprioceptive chordotonal neurons, modulating their mechanical response and sensory adaptation.
Current Biology · Mar 17, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology