The septate junction protein Snakeskin is critical for epithelial barrier function and tissue homeostasis in the Malpighian tubules of adult Drosophila
A. J. Dornan, K. A. Halberg, L.-K. Beuter…·J. A. T. Dow
This study shows that Snakeskin is essential for maintaining epithelial barrier function and tissue homeostasis in Drosophila Malpighian tubules, with its loss leading to degeneration and reduced secretory capacity.