Syncytial germline architecture is actively maintained by contraction of an internal actomyosin corset
oleh: Agarwal Priti, Hui Ting Ong, Yusuke Toyama, Anup Padmanabhan, Sabyasachi Dasgupta, Matej Krajnc, Ronen Zaidel-Bar
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2018-11-01 |
Deskripsi
Germline cells in many species are fused to form a syncytium but the mechanics behind the maintenance of these structures are poorly defined. Here, the authors propose an inner contractile actomyosin corset provides a supportive framework to maintain germline architecture in C. elegans.