Identification of a specialized lipid barrier for Drosophila metamorphosis
Lena Lampe, Clare L. Newell, Bing-Jun Wang, Rami Makki, Cyrille Alexandre, Ian S. Gilmore, Li Zhao, Alex P. Gould
The paper identifies a lipid desiccation barrier in Drosophila pupae and adults, showing its role in preventing dehydration during metamorphosis and its adaptation in different species.
bioRxiv · Oct 11, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology