Mihaela Serpe

Multilayer control of KaiR1D-autoreceptor function by the auxiliary protein Neto

The paper investigates how the auxiliary protein Neto modulates KaiR1D autoreceptor function and neurotransmitter release in Drosophila.

Neto proteins differentially modulate the gating properties of Drosophila NMJ glutamate receptors

This study examines how Neto proteins modulate the biophysical properties of Drosophila NMJ glutamate receptors using recombinant and native receptor complexes.

Selective disruption of synaptic BMP signaling by a Smad mutation adjacent to the highly conserved H2 helix

The paper investigates how mutations in the Smad protein affect synaptic and nuclear BMP signaling in Drosophila, identifying a conserved structural feature critical for non-canonical signaling.

Neto-α controls synapse organization and homeostasis at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction

The paper shows Neto-α regulates synapse organization and homeostasis at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction through distinct functions in pre- and postsynaptic compartments.

IRBIT Directs Differentiation of Intestinal Stem Cell Progeny to Maintain Tissue Homeostasis

This study shows that IRBIT suppresses RNR activity in intestinal stem cell progeny to drive differentiation into enterocytes, maintaining gut tissue integrity in Drosophila.

A presynaptic spectrin network controls active zone assembly and neurotransmitter release

This study shows that presynaptic Tnc/integrin anchors the spectrin network to regulate active zone assembly and neurotransmitter release at Drosophila neuromuscular junctions.