The Lipid Phosphate Phosphatase Wunen Promotes Eggshell Formation and Is Essential for Fertility in <i>Drosophila</i>
The eggshell that surrounds insect eggs acts as a barrier, protecting against biotic factors and desiccation. The eggshell is a multi-layered structure which is synthesised by the somatic follicle cells that surround the developing oocyte. Although the temporal order of expression of the protein egg...
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/7/1003 |