
doi: 10.4161/fly.6526
pmid: 18820480
Morphogen gradients provide unique positional information within a tissue. Cells that are sensitive to the concentration of the morphogen integrate this signal and develop an appropriately distinct cell fate. A morphogen gradient is usually generated by a restricted source and shaped by the speed of diffusion and stability of the signaling molecule. In addition, the availability of receptor and Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans (HSPGs) help to shape the gradient. We have shown that overexpression of Dally-like protein (Dlp) causes an expansion of Gurken distribution and a loss of cell fates which are specified by high levels of epidermal growth factor receptor (Egfr) signaling. In this article, we discuss how D-Cbl mediated Egfr endocytosis and the levels of Dlp affect the shape of the Gurken gradient.
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental, Transforming Growth Factor alpha, Endocytosis, ErbB Receptors, Animals, Drosophila Proteins, Drosophila, Proteoglycans, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-cbl, Receptors, Invertebrate Peptide, Signal Transduction
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental, Transforming Growth Factor alpha, Endocytosis, ErbB Receptors, Animals, Drosophila Proteins, Drosophila, Proteoglycans, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-cbl, Receptors, Invertebrate Peptide, Signal Transduction
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 5 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
