title: Drosophila oogenesis: generating an axis of polarity.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University College London branch, 91 Riding House Street, London W1W 7BS, UK. buz@ludwig.ucl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Buzz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baum
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000199:Actins; D029721:Drosophila Proteins; D008565:Membrane Proteins; C099886:moesin, Drosophila