Epithelial Tube Contraction (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

Epithelial Tube Contraction

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Loss of SPV-1 function in the spermathecal epithelial cell tube leads to unregulated contractility. Hyperactive actinmyosin contraction (blue rings) results in misshapen embryos (red). Video at mbi.nus.edu.sg/features/SPV-1

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Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore

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