ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Key words Irregular chiasm-C-roughest
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Immunoglobulin domain superfamily
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Adhesion molecules
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Olfactory sense organs
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Antennal disc
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We describe a role for Irregular chiasmC-roughest (IrreC-rst), an immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily member, in patterning sense organs on the Drosophila antenna. IrreC-rst protein is initially expressed homogeneously on apical profiles of ectodermal cells in regions of the antennal disc. During specification of founder cells (FCs), the intracellular protein distribution changes and becomes concentrated in regions where specific intercellular contacts presumably occur. Loss of function mutations as well as misexpression of irreC-rst results in an altered arrangement of FCs within the disc compared to wildtype. Sense organ development occurs normally, although spacing is affected. Unlike its role in interommatidial spacing, irreC-rst does not affect apoptosis during antennal development. We propose that IrreC-rst affects the spatial relationship between sensory and ectodermal cells during FC delamination.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004270050292
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