bicoid RNA localization requires the trans-Golgi network
Abstract Background The formation of the bicoid (bcd) mRNA gradient is a crucial step for Bcd protein gradient formation in Drosophila.In the past, a microtubule (MT)-based cortical network had been shown to be indispensable for bcd mRNA transport to the posterior.Results We report the identification of a MT-binding protein CLASP/Chb as the first c