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ArticleBMC developmental biology2008

The Drosophila STIM1 orthologue, dSTIM, has roles in cell fate specification and tissue patterning.

Jean-Pierre Eid, Alfonso Martinez Arias, Hannah Robertson, Gary R Hime, Marie Dziadek

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Article in BMC developmental biology, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Jean-Pierre EidDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia. jpeid1@googlemail.com
Alfonso Martinez Arias
Hannah Robertson
Gary R Hime
Marie Dziadek
University of Melbourne · AUGarvan Institute of Medical Research · AUUniversity of Cambridge · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMammalian STIM1 and STIM2 and the single Drosophila homologue dSTIM have been identified as key regulators of store-operated Ca2+ entry in cells. STIM proteins function both as molecular sensors of Ca2+concentration in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the molecular triggers that activate SOC channels in the plasma membrane. Ca2+ is a crucial intracellular messenger utilised in many cellular processes, and regulators of Ca2+ homeostasis in the ER and cytosol are likely to play important roles in developmental processes. STIM protein expression is altered in several tumour types but the role of these proteins in developmental signalling pathways has not been thoroughly examined.

resultsWe have investigated the expression and developmental function of dSTIM in Drosophila and shown that dSTIM is widely expressed in embryonic and larval tissues. Using the UAS-Gal4 induction system, we have expressed full-length dSTIM protein and a dsRNAi construct in different tissues. We demonstrate an essential role for dSTIM in larval development and survival, and a tissue-specific role in specification of mechanosensory bristles in the notum and specification of wing vein thickness.

conclusionOur studies show that dSTIM regulates growth and patterning of imaginal discs and indicate potential interactions with the Notch and Wingless signaling pathways. These interactions may be relevant to studies implicating STIM family proteins in tumorigenesis.

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Body PatterningAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedCalciumCell DifferentiationDrosophilaDrosophila ProteinsEmbryo, NonmammalianEndoplasmic ReticulumIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceMembrane ProteinsReceptors, NotchRNA InterferenceSignal TransductionStromal Interaction Molecule 1Wnt1 ProteinCalciumDrosophila ProteinsMembrane ProteinsN protein, DrosophilaReceptors, NotchStim protein, DrosophilaStromal Interaction Molecule 1wg protein, DrosophilaWnt1 Protein

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PMID18950512
PMCPMC2584103
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