A novel protein Moat prevents ectopic epithelial folding by limiting Bazooka/Par3-dependent adherens junctions.
Lingkun GuRolin SaucedaJasneet BrarFerdos FessahayeMinsang JooJoan LeeJacqueline NguyanMarissa TengMo WengPublished in: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology (2024)
Characterization of a novel gene moat demonstrates ectopic expansion of apical constriction due to abnormally high levels of Bazooka/Par3-dependent adherens junctions without defects in early patterning gene expression.