Open Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6)
Published: June 1, 2023
Planar
cell
polarity
(PCP),
the
coordinated
orientation
of
structures
such
as
cilia,
mammalian
hairs
or
insect
bristles,
depends
on
at
least
two
molecular
systems.
We
have
argued
that
these
systems
use
similar
mechanisms;
each
depending
a
supracellular
gradient
concentration
spans
field
cells.
In
linked
paper,
we
studied
Dachsous/Fat
system.
found
graded
distribution
Dachsous
in
vivo
segment
pupal
epidermis
abdomen
Drosophila.
Here
report
study
key
molecule
for
Starry
Night/Frizzled
'core'
measure
receptor
Frizzled
membranes
all
cells
one
living
find
falls
about
17%
from
front
to
rear
segment.
present
some
evidence
then
resets
most
anterior
next
back.
an
intracellular
asymmetry
cells,
posterior
membrane
carrying
22%
more
than
membrane.
These
direct
measurements
add
earlier
PCP
act
independently.
Genetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
220(4)
Published: March 4, 2022
Abstract
The
Drosophila
wing
imaginal
disc
is
a
tissue
of
undifferentiated
cells
that
are
precursors
the
and
most
notum
adult
fly.
first
forms
during
embryogenesis
from
cluster
∼30
located
in
second
thoracic
segment,
which
invaginate
to
form
sac-like
structure.
They
undergo
extensive
proliferation
larval
stages
mature
∼35,000
cells.
During
this
time,
distinct
cell
fates
assigned
different
regions,
develops
complex
morphology.
Finally,
pupal
undergoes
morphogenetic
processes
then
differentiates
notum.
While
bulk
comprises
epithelial
cells,
it
also
includes
neurons
glia,
associated
with
tracheal
muscle
precursor
relative
simplicity
accessibility
disc,
combined
wealth
genetic
tools
available
Drosophila,
have
make
premier
system
for
identifying
genes
deciphering
systems
play
crucial
roles
animal
development.
Studies
discs
made
key
contributions
many
areas
biology,
including
patterning,
signal
transduction,
growth
control,
regeneration,
planar
polarity,
morphogenesis,
mechanics.
Body
axis
specification
is
a
crucial
event
in
animal
embryogenesis
and
was
an
essential
evolutionary
innovation
for
founding
the
kingdom.
It
involves
two
distinct
components
that
coordinate
to
establish
spatial
organisation
of
embryo:
initiation
cascades
regionalised
gene
expression
orientation
morphogenetic
processes
such
as
body
elongation.
Intense
interest
first
component
has
revealed
Wnt/β-catenin
signalling
ancestrally
responsible
initiating
regional
expression,
but
origin
oriented
morphogenesis
received
little
attention.
Here,
by
addressing
cell
morphological
basis
development
embryos
cnidarian
Clytia
hemisphaerica,
we
have
uncovered
simple
likely
ancestral
coordination
mechanism
between
directed
morphogenesis.
We
show
ligand
Wnt3,
known
initiate
oral
via
localised
pathway
activation,
also
key
β-catenin-independent
role
globally
orienting
planar
polarity
(PCP)
direct
along
oral-aboral
axis.
This
PCP
occurs
steps:
local
Wnt3
global
propagation
conserved
core
protein
interactions
From
these
findings
propose
novel
scenarios
PCP-driven
symmetry-breaking
underlying
emergence
plan.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(34)
Published: Aug. 24, 2022
Animals
can
regenerate
complex
organs,
yet
this
process
frequently
results
in
imprecise
replicas
of
the
original
structure.
In
crustacean
Parhyale
,
embryonic
and
regenerating
legs
differ
gene
expression
dynamics
but
produce
apparently
similar
mature
structures.
We
examine
fidelity
leg
regeneration
using
complementary
approaches
to
investigate
microanatomy,
sensory
function,
cellular
composition,
cell
molecular
profiles.
find
that
precisely
replicates
microanatomy
spatial
distribution
external
organs
restores
their
function.
Single-nuclei
sequencing
shows
regenerated
uninjured
are
indistinguishable
terms
cell-type
composition
transcriptional
This
remarkable
highlights
ability
organisms
achieve
identical
outcomes
via
distinct
processes.
Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(24), P. 5340 - 5354.e6
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
The
core
planar
polarity
pathway
consists
of
six
proteins
that
form
asymmetric
intercellular
complexes
segregate
to
opposite
cell
ends
in
developing
tissues
and
specify
polarized
structures
or
behaviors.
Within
these
complexes,
the
atypical
cadherin
Flamingo
localizes
on
both
sides
junctions,
where
it
interacts
homophilically
trans
via
its
repeats,
whereas
transmembrane
Frizzled
Strabismus
localize
apposing
junctions.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
formation
such
are
poorly
understood.
Using
a
novel
tissue
culture
system,
we
determine
minimum
requirements
for
complex
assembly
absence
confounding
feedback
mechanisms.
We
show
intrinsically
an
interaction
one
with
neighboring
is
key
symmetry-breaking
step.
In
contrast,
unable
promote
homophilic
binding
only
recruited
into
once
has
entered
side.
This
requires
intact
intracellular
loops
seven-pass
domain
Flamingo.
Once
recruited,
stabilizes
together
three
cytoplasmic
proteins.
propose
model
whereby
exists
closed
conformation
results
conformational
change
allows
repeats
interact
molecule
cell.
adjacent
then
undergoes
further
region
promotes
recruitment
Strabismus.
Body
axis
specification
is
a
crucial
event
in
animal
embryogenesis
and
was
an
essential
evolutionary
innovation
for
founding
the
kingdom.
It
involves
two
distinct
components
that
coordinate
to
establish
spatial
organisation
of
embryo:
initiation
cascades
regionalised
gene
expression
orientation
morphogenetic
processes
such
as
body
elongation.
Intense
interest
first
component
has
revealed
Wnt/β-catenin
signalling
ancestrally
responsible
initiating
regional
expression,
but
origin
oriented
morphogenesis
received
little
attention.
Here,
by
addressing
cell
morphological
basis
development
embryos
cnidarian
Clytia
hemisphaerica,
we
have
uncovered
simple
likely
ancestral
coordination
mechanism
between
directed
morphogenesis.
We
show
ligand
Wnt3,
known
initiate
oral
via
localised
pathway
activation,
also
key
β-catenin-independent
role
globally
orienting
planar
polarity
(PCP)
direct
along
oral-aboral
axis.
This
PCP
occurs
steps:
local
Wnt3
global
propagation
conserved
core
protein
interactions
From
these
findings
propose
novel
scenarios
PCP-driven
symmetry-breaking
underlying
emergence
plan.
Coordinated
activation
and
directional
migration
of
adult
stem
cells
are
essential
for
maintaining
tissue
homeostasis.
Drosophila
tracheal
progenitors
that
migrate
posteriorly
along
the
dorsal
trunk
to
replenish
degenerating
branches
disperse
FGF
mitogen.
However,
it
is
currently
unknown
how
overall
anterior-to-posterior
directionality
such
controlled.
Here
we
show
individual
progenitor
together
in
a
concerted,
disciplined
manner,
behavior
dependent
on
neighboring
fat
body.
We
identify
body-derived
cytokine,
Upd2,
targeting
inducing
JAK/STAT
signaling
maintain
their
migration.
Perturbation
either
Upd2
production
body
or
trachea
causes
aberrant
bidirectional
progenitors.
promotes
expression
genes
involved
planar
cell
polarity
leading
asymmetric
localization
Fat
cells.
provide
evidence
transport
requires
Rab5-
Rab7-mediated
endocytic
sorting
Lbm-dependent
vesicle
trafficking.
Our
study
thus
uncovers
an
inter-organ
communication
control
cells,
process
vesicular
trafficking
cytokine
signaling-mediated
PCP
genes.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: March 16, 2022
Dachsous
(Ds)
and
Fat
are
evolutionarily
conserved
cell
adhesion
molecules
that
play
a
critical
role
in
development
of
multiple
organ
systems,
where
they
coordinate
tissue
growth
morphogenesis.
Much
our
understanding
Ds-Fat
signaling
pathway
comes
from
studies
Drosophila
,
initiate
regulate
by
influencing
Hippo
morphogenesis
regulating
Planar
Cell
Polarity
(PCP).
In
this
review,
we
discuss
recent
advances
the
mechanisms
which
regulates
these
developmental
processes.
Further,
progress
about
how
function
mammals.