Fig. 9. A model for Sog/integrin interactions in the wing. The primary proposed
function of
PS1ßPS integrin in modulating Sog activity in the
wing. In wild-type wings,
ß integrin heterodimers enhance the
delivery or diffusion of an active Bmp inhibitory form of Sog into the provein
domain. This non-autonomous source of Sog limits peak Bmp signaling to the
center of the provein territory. In the absence of
PS1ßPS, a
repulsive form of Sog protein is unable to enter the provein territory, while
a remaining unaffected Bmp promoting Sog activity (not shown) attracts the
vein towards the mutant clone.