mec-4
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mediatesin worms1
1 study
Body length
mediatesin worms1
mec-4 mediates body length in worms.
“MEC-4 mechanoreceptor was identified as a key mediator of μG-induced body length reduction and changes in extracellular matrix gene expression.”
Model organismsmediating microgravity-induced body length reduction
Microgravity affects the nervous system and aging in C. elegans through reduced tactile stimulation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)19 Feb 2026Preprint
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Microgravity affects the nervous system and aging in C. elegans through reduced tactile stimulation
Preprint: experiments in wormsMechanisms