Distinct #Cdc42 protein levels differentially regulate polarized growth and cell fusion in Schizosaccharomyces pombe
The work of @sajjitasaha.bsky.social and @aiswaryasajeevan.bsky.social, with Laura Merlini and Vincent Vincenzetti, now out in @plosbiology.org !
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Sophie G Martin
Polarized growth in #Spombe needs Cdc42, but what role does it play in cell fusion? @sajjitasaha.bsky.social @sophiemartinlab.bsky.social &co show that mitotic polarized growth responds linearly to Cdc42 levels, but mating involves a sharp switch-like response @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4bvGIhb
