Single mesodermal cells guide outgrowth of ectodermal tubular structures in Drosophila
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The discovery of a mesodermal cell that links the leading cells of Drosophila tracheal system main branches before they fuse is reported. The Drosophila tracheal system has branch outgrowth triggered by localized, transient activity of Branchless. The bridge-cell acts as an essential guide and must have Hunchback (Hb) activity to work. It gives cues acting with Bnl/dFGF signaling to mediate directed branch outgrowth that leads to position-specific branch fusion, ultimately.
Publication Name: Genes & Development
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-9369
Year: 2000
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Drosophila Fos mediates ERK and JNK signals via distinct phosphorylation sites
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Drosophila Fos has been found to mediate ERK and JNK signals through distinct phosphorylation sites. Fos can mediate ERK signaling in wing vein formation and photoreceptor differentiation.
Publication Name: Genes & Development
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-9369
Year: 2001
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Distinct functions of the leucine-rich repeat transmembrane proteins Capricious and Tartan in the Drosophila tracheal morphogenesis
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The role of leucine-rich repeat transmembrane proteins, Capricious and Tartan, in development of tracheal system during morphogenesis in Drosophila, is analyzed. These proteins help tracheal cells to interact with mesodermal cells.
Publication Name: Developmental Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0012-1606
Year: 2006
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