Development,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
146(23)
Published: Nov. 29, 2019
ABSTRACT
Cell
division,
movement
and
differentiation
contribute
to
pattern
formation
in
developing
tissues.
This
is
the
case
vertebrate
neural
tube,
which
neurons
differentiate
a
characteristic
from
highly
dynamic
proliferating
pseudostratified
epithelium.
To
investigate
how
progenitor
proliferation
affect
cell
arrangement
growth
of
we
used
experimental
measurements
develop
mechanical
model
apical
surface
neuroepithelium
that
incorporates
effect
interkinetic
nuclear
spatially
varying
rates
neuronal
differentiation.
Simulations
predict
tissue
shape
lineage-related
clones
cells
differ
with
rate
Growth
isotropic
regions
high
differentiation,
but
dorsoventrally
biased
low
consistent
observations.
The
absence
directional
signalling
simulations
indicates
global
constraints
are
sufficient
explain
observed
differences
anisotropy.
provides
insight
into
affects
dynamics
anisotropy
opens
up
possibilities
study
coupling
between
mechanics,
tube.
During
development,
coordinated
cell
behaviors
orchestrate
tissue
and
organ
morphogenesis.
Detailed
descriptions
of
lineages
provide
a
powerful
framework
to
elucidate
the
mechanisms
To
study
cellular
basis
limb
we
imaged
transgenic
fluorescently-labeled
embryos
from
crustacean
Parhyale
hawaiensis
with
multi-view
light-sheet
microscopy
at
high
spatiotemporal
resolution
over
several
days
embryogenesis.
The
lineage
outgrowing
thoracic
limbs
was
reconstructed
single-cell
new
software
called
Massive
Multi-view
Tracker
(MaMuT).
In
silico
clonal
analyses
suggested
that
early
primordium
becomes
subdivided
into
anterior-posterior
dorsal-ventral
compartments
whose
boundaries
intersect
distal
tip
growing
limb.
Limb-bud
formation
is
associated
spatial
modulation
proliferation,
while
elongation
also
driven
by
preferential
orientation
divisions
along
proximal-distal
growth
axis.
Cellular
reconstructions
were
predictive
expression
patterns
development
genes
including
BMP
morphogen
Decapentaplegic.
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.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 3, 2023
Abstract
Final
organ
size
and
shape
result
from
volume
expansion
by
growth
changes
contractility.
Complex
morphologies
can
also
arise
differences
in
rate
between
tissues.
We
address
here
how
differential
guides
the
morphogenesis
of
growing
Drosophila
wing
imaginal
disc.
report
that
3D
morphology
results
elastic
deformation
due
to
anisotropy
epithelial
cell
layer
its
enveloping
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
While
tissue
grows
plane,
bottom
ECM
occurs
is
reduced
magnitude,
thereby
causing
geometric
frustration
bending.
The
elasticity,
are
fully
captured
a
mechanical
bilayer
model.
Moreover,
expression
Matrix
metalloproteinase
MMP2
controls
envelope.
This
study
shows
controllable
constraint
whose
intrinsic
directs
developing
organ.
Genetics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
216(2), P. 269 - 313
Published: Oct. 1, 2020
Abstract
The
control
of
body
and
organ
growth
is
essential
for
the
development
adults
with
proper
size
proportions,
which
important
survival
reproduction.
In
animals,
adult
determined
by
rate
duration
juvenile
growth,
are
influenced
environment.
nutrient-scarce
environments
in
more
time
needed
period
can
be
extended
delaying
maturation,
whereas
rapidly
completed
nutrient-rich
conditions.
This
flexibility
requires
integration
environmental
cues
developmental
signals
that
govern
internal
checkpoints
to
ensure
maturation
does
not
begin
until
sufficient
tissue
has
occurred
reach
a
size.
Target
Rapamycin
(TOR)
pathway
primary
cell-autonomous
nutrient
sensor,
while
circulating
hormones
such
as
steroids
insulin-like
factors
main
systemic
regulators
animals.
We
discuss
recent
findings
Drosophila
melanogaster
showing
environment
growth-sensing
mechanisms,
involving
TOR
other
growth-regulatory
pathways,
converge
on
insulin
steroid
relay
centers
responsible
adjusting
development,
response
external
addition
this,
also
monitored
coordinated
whole-body
timing
through
modulation
signaling.
coordination
involves
interorgan
communication
mediated
peptide
8
status.
Together,
these
multiple
nutritional
feed
into
neuroendocrine
hubs
controlling
signaling,
serving
at
progression
toward
delayed.
review
focuses
mechanisms
conditions
modulate
size,
highlights
conserved
architecture
this
system,
made
prime
model
understanding
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
Epithelial
folding
transforms
simple
sheets
of
cells
into
complex
three-dimensional
tissues
and
organs
during
animal
development.
has
mainly
been
attributed
to
mechanical
forces
generated
by
an
apically
localized
actomyosin
network,
however,
contributions
at
basal
lateral
cell
surfaces
remain
largely
unknown.
Here
we
show
that
a
local
decrease
tension
increased
tension,
but
not
apical
constriction,
drive
the
formation
two
neighboring
folds
in
developing
Drosophila
wing
imaginal
discs.
Spatially
defined
reduction
extracellular
matrix
density
results
first
fold;
fluctuations
F-actin
lead
second
fold.
Simulations
using
3D
vertex
model
distinct
mechanisms
can
epithelial
folding.
Our
combination
measurements
with
tissue
reveals
how
modulations
surface
edge
morphological
changes.
Developmental Cell,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
56(11), P. 1574 - 1588.e7
Published: April 30, 2021
Interfaces
between
cells
with
distinct
genetic
identities
elicit
signals
to
organize
local
cell
behaviors
driving
tissue
morphogenesis.
The
Drosophila
embryonic
axis
extension
requires
planar
polarized
enrichment
of
myosin-II
powering
oriented
intercalations.
Myosin-II
levels
are
quantitatively
controlled
by
GPCR
signaling,
whereas
polarity
patterned
expression
several
Toll
receptors.
How
receptors
polarize
and
how
this
involves
GPCRs
remain
unknown.
Here,
we
report
that
differential
a
single
receptor,
Toll-8,
polarizes
through
binding
the
adhesion
Cirl/latrophilin.
Asymmetric
Cirl
is
sufficient
enrich
myosin-II,
localization
asymmetric
at
Toll-8
boundaries.
Exploring
process
dynamically,
reveal
exhibit
mutually
dependent
in
response
quantitative
differences
neighboring
cells.
Collectively,
propose
surface
protein
complex
Toll-8/Cirl
self-organizes
generate
interfaces
essential
for
polarization
contractility.
Open Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2021
In
both
mammals
and
insects,
steroid
hormones
play
a
major
role
in
directing
the
animal's
progression
through
developmental
stages.
To
maximize
fitness
outcomes,
hormone
production
is
regulated
by
environmental
conditions
experienced
animal.
ecdysone
mediates
transitions
between
stages
response
to
factors
such
as
nutrition.
These
signals
are
communicated
ecdysone-producing
gland
via
action
of
neuropeptide
peptide
signalling
pathways.
While
some
these
pathways
have
been
well
characterized,
there
evidence
suggest
more
than
has
previously
thought
function
control
production,
potentially
greater
range
conditions.
Here,
we
review
known
regulate
model
genetic
insect
Drosophila
melanogaster
,
what
regarding
that
trigger
Areas
for
future
research
highlighted
can
further
contribute
our
overall
understanding
complex
orchestration
environmental,
physiological
cues
together
produce
functioning
adult
organism.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 25, 2021
Abstract
The
levels
of
nuclear
protein
Lamin
A/C
are
crucial
for
mechanotransduction.
known
to
scale
with
tissue
stiffness
and
extracellular
matrix
in
mesenchymal
tissues.
But
epithelial
tissues,
where
cells
lack
a
strong
interaction
the
matrix,
it
is
unclear
how
regulated.
Here,
we
show
tissues
that
apico-basal
cell
compression,
independent
stiffness.
Using
genetic
perturbations
Drosophila
compression
regulates
by
deforming
nucleus.
Further,
mammalian
cells,
deformation
modulating
phosphorylation
at
Serine
22,
target
degradation.
Taken
together,
our
results
reveal
mechanism
regulation
which
could
provide
key
insights
understanding
mechanotransduction
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
27(4), P. 1039 - 1049.e2
Published: April 1, 2019
Body
size
in
holometabolous
insects
is
determined
by
the
at
which
juvenile
larva
undergoes
metamorphosis
to
pupal
stage.
To
undergo
larva-pupa
transition,
must
reach
a
critical
developmental
checkpoint,
threshold
(TS);
however,
molecular
mechanisms
through
TS
cues
this
transition
remain
be
fully
characterized.
Here,
we
use
flour
beetle
Tribolium
castaneum
characterize
underlying
entry
into
metamorphosis.
We
found
that
T.
reaches
beginning
of
last
larval
instar,
associated
with
downregulation
TcKr-h1
and
upregulation
TcE93
TcBr-C.
Unexpectedly,
while
there
an
association
between
upregulation,
it
latter
constitutes
trigger
for
initiation.
In
light
our
results,
evaluate
interactions
control
suggest
alternative
models.