Cell Adhesion in the Assembly of the Drosophila Eye. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bao, Sujin
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurogenetics. Volume 28:Number 3/4(2014)
• Page Start: 282
• Page End: 290
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: Neurogenetics -- Periodicals; 616.80442
• DOI: 10.3109/01677063.2014.907799
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-7063

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Differential adhesion provides a mechanical force to drive cells into stable configurations during the assembly of tissues and organs. This is well illustrated in the <italic>Drosophila</italic> eye where differential adhesion plays a role in sequential recruitment of all support cells. Cell adhesion, on the other hand, is linked to the cytoskeleton and subject to regulation by cell signaling. The integration of cell adhesion with the cytoskeleton and cell signaling may provide a more thorough explanation for the diversity of forms and shapes seen in tissues and organs.</p> </abstract>