Inhibition of cell fusion

Inhibition of cell fusion improves epithelial tension in flies.

“Remarkably, Drosophila can maintain their epithelial tension and abdominal movements with age when cell fusion is inhibited.”

Model organismswhen cell fusion is inhibitedabdominal epithelium

Epithelial mechanics are maintained by inhibiting cell fusion with age in Drosophila

Journal of cell science·16 Oct 2023

Inhibition of cell fusion improves biomechanical fitness in flies.

“Inhibition of fusion does not improve the lifespan of the fly, but does enhance its biomechanical fitness”

Model organismsabdominal epithelium

Epithelial mechanics are maintained by inhibiting cell fusion with age in Drosophila

Journal of cell science·16 Oct 2023

Inhibition of cell fusion has no effect on lifespan in flies.

“Inhibition of fusion does not improve the lifespan of the fly, but does enhance its biomechanical fitness”

Model organismsabdominal epithelium

Epithelial mechanics are maintained by inhibiting cell fusion with age in Drosophila

Journal of cell science·16 Oct 2023