Drosophila oogenesis: generating an axis of polarity.
New studies of moesin function during Drosophila oogenesis show that Dmoesin tethers actin to the oocyte membrane. Interestingly, Dmoesin and an intact cortex are also required to stabilise ooycte polarity.
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Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University College London branch, 91 Riding House Street, London W1W 7BS, UK. buz@ludwig.ucl.ac.uk
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D000199:Actins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D016764:Cell Polarity / Q000502:physiology; D004330:Drosophila; D029721:Drosophila Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D008565:Membrane Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D008870:Microtubules / Q000502:physiology; D009865:Oocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology
D000199:Actins; D029721:Drosophila Proteins; D008565:Membrane Proteins; C099886:moesin, Drosophila