Resilin matrix distribution, variability and function in Drosophila

Resilin matrix distribution, variability and function in Drosophila

Abstract Background Elasticity prevents fatigue of tissues that are extensively and repeatedly deformed. Resilin is a resilient and elastic extracellular protein matrix in joints and hinges of insects. For its mechanical properties, Resilin is extensively analysed and applied in biomaterial and biom...

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Main Authors: Steven Lerch, Renata Zuber, Nicole Gehring, Yiwen Wang, Barbara Eckel, Klaus-Dieter Klass, Fritz-Olaf Lehmann, Bernard Moussian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Resilin
Cuticle
Extracellular matrix
Drosophila
Flight
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-020-00902-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-020-00902-4

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