Prereplication complex proteins get caught moonlighting

PLoS Biol. 2022 Feb 23;20(2):e3001549. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001549. eCollection 2022 Feb.

Abstract

In this issue of PLOS Biology, Lattmann and colleagues report a new function for proteins of the DNA prereplication complex promoting the anchor cell to invade through the basement membrane and initiate vulval development in Caenorhabditis elegans.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caenorhabditis elegans / genetics
  • Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins* / genetics
  • Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins* / metabolism
  • Chromosomes / metabolism
  • Female
  • Vulva / growth & development
  • Vulva / metabolism

Substances

  • Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins