Epithelial biology: Holding the corners together.

IF 8.1 1区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Current Biology Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2025.02.023

Tara M Finegan

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Abstract

A new study reveals that the Drosophila follicular epithelium opens its permeability barrier to allow passage of yolk to the oocyte by relaxing, not actively pulling open, cell vertices. This work reshapes our understanding of the mechanical regulation of epithelial permeability.

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Current Biology 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

11.80

自引率

2.20%

发文量

869

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Current Biology is a comprehensive journal that showcases original research in various disciplines of biology. It provides a platform for scientists to disseminate their groundbreaking findings and promotes interdisciplinary communication. The journal publishes articles of general interest, encompassing diverse fields of biology. Moreover, it offers accessible editorial pieces that are specifically designed to enlighten non-specialist readers.