Publications by authors named "Florencia di Pietro"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Florencia di Pietro"
Florencia di Pietro's recent research primarily investigates the mechanisms regulating cellular dynamics, focusing on topics such as microtubule organization, cell geometry, and mechanosensing during epithelial cell division in Drosophila embryos.
Key findings include the essential role of Kinesin-1 in spatially restricting Rho signaling and proteins at the cell cortex, and the impact of cell geometry on apoptosis commitment in developing tissues, thereby addressing gaps in understanding how morphology affects cellular behavior.
Additionally, di Pietro's systematic analysis of RhoGEF/GAP localizations has uncovered novel regulators involved in mechanosensing and junction formation, contributing significantly to the understanding of epithelial tissue maintenance and morphogenesis.