Release of applied mechanical loading stimulates intercellular calcium waves in Drosophila wing discs

CE Narciso, NM Contento, TJ Storey, DJ Hoelzle… - Biophysical journal, 2017 - cell.com
Mechanical forces are critical but poorly understood inputs for organogenesis and wound
healing. Calcium ions (Ca 2+) are critical second messengers in cells for integrating …

Intercellular calcium waves are controlled by morphogen signaling during organ development

Q Wu, PA Brodskiy, C Narciso, M Levis, J Chen… - BioRxiv, 2017 - biorxiv.org
Spontaneous and dramatic intercellular calcium waves are frequently observed during
organ development, but are poorly understood. Calcium ions are ubiquitous second …