SnapShot: Mechanical Forces in Development I.
Cell-type-specific F-actin structures and myosin motors are key generators of the forces that drive tissue morphogenesis in developing organisms. These cytoskeletal elements mediate defined cell deformation and control the arrangement of cell-cell contacts. This SnapShot presents a selection of morphogenetic processes, the analysis of which has pioneered specific types of F-actin/myosin-mediated force generation in development.
Department of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
Laurynas
L
Pasakarnis
Department of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
David
D
Dreher
Department of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
Damian
D
Brunner
D000199:Actins / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D001703:Biophysics; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D008870:Microtubules / Q000378:metabolism; D009024:Morphogenesis; D009218:Myosins / Q000378:metabolism*
D000199:Actins; D009218:Myosins