CMCB Life Sciences Seminar mit Dr.Marta Llimargas (Institut de Biologia Molecular de Barcelona (IBMB), Spain)

Das CMCB Life Sciences Seminar ist eine wiederkehrende Vortragsreihe des Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB) der TUD.

Host: Vinolia Dmello (B CUBE)

Title: The apical Extracellular Matrix of Drosophila melanogaster in morphogenesis and physiology

Abstract: Extracellular matrices (ECMs) are fundamental components of organisms, playing essential roles in development, tissue architecture, and physiological function. In arthropods, a major constituent of the apical ECM is chitin, a remarkable biopolymer with broad biotechnological potential. Understanding how chitin-containing matrices are assembled and how they shape organ function remains a key biological challenge. Using Drosophila as a genetically tractable system, we investigate the molecular machinery that governs chitin deposition and matrix organisation to uncover how the ECM contribute to both organ morphogenesis and physiological function.