Apical extracellular matrix regulates fold morphogenesis in the Drosophila wing disc
Jana F. Fuhrmann, Vincenzo Maria Schimmenti, Greta Cwikla, Sangwon Lee, Michaela Yuan, Michaela Wilsch‐Bräuninger, Frank Jülicher, Marko A. Popovic, Natalie A. Dye
This study investigates how the apical extracellular matrix (aECM) regulates fold morphogenesis in the Drosophila wing disc, showing its role in stabilizing tissue folding and shaping the adult wing.
bioRxiv · Sep 6, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology