The ABC transporter Snu and the extracellular protein Snsl cooperate in the formation of the lipid-based inward and outward barrier in the skin of Drosophila.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcb.2017.12.003
Abstract: Lipids in extracellular matrices (ECM) contribute to barrier function and stability of epithelial tissues such as the pulmonary alveoli and the skin. In insects, skin waterproofness depends on the outermost layer of the extracellular cuticle… read more here.
Keywords: barrier; abc transporter; snu extracellular; extracellular protein ... See more keywords