Microvilli-derived Extracellular Vesicles Govern Morphogenesis in Drosophila wing epithelium
I. Hurbain, A.-S. Mace, M. Romao, L. Sengmanivong, L. Ruel, R. Basto, P. P. Therond, G. Raposo, G. D'Angelo
The paper identifies microvilli as the source of extracellular vesicles that transport Hedgehog morphogen in Drosophila wing discs, revealing the role of Prominin-like protein and cytoskeletal components in this process.
bioRxiv · Nov 1, 2020 · PreprintCell Biology