A single-cell atlas of the Culex tarsalis midgut during West Nile virus infection. by Emily A Fitzmeyer, Taru S Dutt, Silvain Pinaud, Barb Graham, Emily N Gallichotte, Jessica L Hill, Corey L Campbell, Hunter Ogg, Virginia Howick, Mara K N Lawniczak, Erin Osborne Nishimura, Sarah Hélène Merkling, Marcela Henao-Tamayo, Gregory D Ebel

“…We identified 20 cell states comprising 8 distinct cell types, consistent with existing descriptions of Drosophila and Aedes aegypti midgut physiology. Most midgut cell populations were permissive to WNV infection. …”
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Dysfunctional BCAA degradation triggers neuronal damage through disrupted AMPK-mitochondrial axis due to enhanced PP2Ac interaction by Shih-Cheng Wu, Yan-Jhen Chen, Shih-Han Su, Pai-Hsiang Fang, Rei-Wen Liu, Hui-Ying Tsai, Yen-Jui Chang, Hsing-Han Li, Jian-Chiuan Li, Chun-Hong Chen

“…We investigated this by generating Drosophila mutants lacking BCAA-catabolic activity, resulting in elevated BCAA levels and neurological dysfunction, mimicking disease-relevant symptoms. …”
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The ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UBE2D maintains a youthful proteome and ensures protein quality control during aging by sustaining proteasome activity. by Liam C Hunt, Michelle Curley, Kudzai Nyamkondiwa, Anna Stephan, Jianqin Jiao, Kanisha Kavdia, Vishwajeeth R Pagala, Junmin Peng, Fabio Demontis

“…Here, we find that E2s have diverse roles in handling a model aggregation-prone protein (huntingtin-polyQ) in the Drosophila retina: while some E2s mediate aggregate assembly, UBE2D/effete (eff) and other E2s are required for huntingtin-polyQ degradation. …”
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The effect of AKT inhibition in α-synuclein-dependent neurodegeneration by Bedri Ranxhi, Zoya R. Bangash, Zachary M. Chbihi, Sokol V. Todi, Sokol V. Todi, Peter A. LeWitt, Peter A. LeWitt, Peter A. LeWitt, Wei-Ling Tsou

“…Here, we investigated the effect of AKT inhibition in a Drosophila model of synucleinopathy. We observed that administration of the AKT inhibitor, A-443654 led to mild improvements in both survival and motor function in flies expressing human α-Syn. …”
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Synaptic enrichment and dynamic regulation of the two opposing dopamine receptors within the same neurons by Shun Hiramatsu, Kokoro Saito, Shu Kondo, Hidetaka Katow, Nobuhiro Yamagata, Chun-Fang Wu, Hiromu Tanimoto

“…Dopamine can play opposing physiological roles depending on the receptor subtype. In the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, Dop1R1 and Dop2R encode the D1- and D2-like receptors, respectively, and are reported to oppositely regulate intracellular cAMP levels. …”
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Potential of emodepside for vector-borne disease control by Pattarapon Khemrattrakool, Thitipong Hongsuwong, Theerawit Phanphoowong, Patchara Sriwichai, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Joel Tarning, Kevin C. Kobylinski

“…Emodepside also has activity against Drosophila melanogaster SLO-1 channels. Orthologous SLO-1 genes are present in Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti, suggesting that emodepside may have activity against mosquitoes. …”
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Nutrient status alters developmental fates via a switch in mitochondrial homeodynamics by Jie Zhang, Suning Liu, Yang Li, Guanfeng Xu, Huimin Deng, Kirst King-Jones, Sheng Li

“…Abstract Steroid hormones are powerful endocrine regulators, but little is known about how environmental conditions modulate steroidogenesis to reprogram developmental fates. Here, we use the Drosophila prothoracic gland (PG) to investigate how a nutrient restriction checkpoint (NRC) ensures or blocks developmental progression and sexual maturation via regulating steroidogenesis. …”
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Engineering a membrane protein chaperone to ameliorate the proteotoxicity of mutant huntingtin by Jeonghyun Oh, Christy Catherine, Eun Seon Kim, Kwang Wook Min, Hae Chan Jeong, Hyojin Kim, Mijin Kim, Seung Hae Ahn, Nataliia Lukianenko, Min Gu Jo, Hyeon Seok Bak, Sungsu Lim, Yun Kyung Kim, Ho Min Kim, Sung Bae Lee, Hyunju Cho

“…Overexpression of the hsPEX19-FV variant rescues HD-associated phenotypes in primary striatal neurons and in Drosophila. Overall, our data reveal that engineering ATP-independent membrane protein chaperones is a promising therapeutic approach for rational targeting of mHttex1 aggregation in HD.…”
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The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-associated A331P actin variant enhances basal contractile activity and elicits resting muscle dysfunction by Matthew H. Doran, Michael J. Rynkiewicz, Evan Despond, Meera C. Viswanathan, Aditi Madan, Kripa Chitre, Axel J. Fenwick, Duncan Sousa, William Lehman, John F. Dawson, Anthony Cammarato

“…To help resolve disease pathogenesis, we implemented a multidisciplinary approach. Transgenic Drosophila, expressing A331P actin, displayed skeletal muscle hypercontraction and elevated basal myocardial activity. …”
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Chromosome-level genome sequencing and assembly of the parasitoid wasp Leptopilina myrica by Zhi Dong, Zixuan Xu, Junwei Zhang, Yulong Guo, Qichao Zhang, Lan Pang, Ting Feng, Wenqi Shi, Yifeng Sheng, Jianhua Huang, Jiani Chen

“…Abstract Leptopilina wasps are crucial for biological pest control, particularly against the globally emerging pest Drosophila suzukii. Despite their ecological significance, the genomic basis of host selection and parasitism in this genus remains underexplored. …”
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MCU complex: Exploring emerging targets and mechanisms of mitochondrial physiology and pathology by Jin Wang, Jinyong Jiang, Haoliang Hu, Linxi Chen

“…We also studied the functional expression of the MCU complex in Drosophila, Zebrafish, and Caenorhabditis elegans. These analyses provide a basis for exploring potential treatment strategies targeting the MCU complex and provide strong support for the development of future precision medicine and treatments. …”
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3D nanocomposites of β-TCP-H3BO3-Cu with improved mechanical and biological performances for bone regeneration applications by Sarvesh Kumar Avinashi, Rajat Kumar Mishra, Shweta, Saurabh Kumar, Amreen Shamsad, Shama Parveen, Surajita Sahu, Savita Kumari, Zaireen Fatima, Sachin Kumar Yadav, Monisha Banerjee, Monalisa Mishra, Neeraj Mehta, Chandki Ram Gautam

“…Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity tests were also performed on rearing Drosophila melanogaster, and these findings did not detect any trypan blue-positive staining, which further recommended that the existence of composites did not harm the larval gut. …”
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Insecticidas con posibilidad de registro en cereza en Argentina y sus implicancias para la exportación de frutas frescas by Liliana CICHON, Liliana ARAQUE, S. GARRIDO, J. LAGO, N. CUELLO

“…Por una parte, esta información es relevante, especialmente luego de la reciente introducción a la región de la plaga exótica Drosophila suzukii. El ciclo productivo del cultivo de cerezos es corto y la plaga afecta los frutos desde el envero hasta el final de la cosecha, por esta razón el conocimiento de la declinación de los insecticidas eficaces para su control debe ser muy preciso. …”
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The Role of Extracts of Edible Parts and Production Wastes of Globe Artichoke (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> (L.)) in Counteracting Oxidative Stress by Valentina Laghezza Masci, Irene Mezzani, Enrica Alicandri, William Tomassi, Anna Rita Paolacci, Stefano Covino, Vittorio Vinciguerra, Elisabetta Catalani, Davide Cervia, Mario Ciaffi, Stefania Garzoli, Elisa Ovidi

“…Furthermore, the in vivo beneficial effects of counteracting oxidative stress were evaluated in high sucrose-fed <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>, as oxidative stress is a typical hallmark of hyperglycemic status. …”
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Toxicological assessment of citral and geraniol: Efflux pump inhibition in Staphylococcus aureus and invertebrate toxicity by Gildênia Alves de Araújo, Cícera Datiane de Morais Oliveira Tintino, Raimundo Luíz Silva Pereira, Isaac Moura Araújo, Cícera Laura Roque Paulo, João Arthur de Oliveira Borges, Ewerton Yago de Sousa Rodrigues, Ângella Eduarda da Silva, Francisco Assis Bezerra da Cunha, Zildene de Sousa Silveira, Nair Silva Macedo, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Daniela Maria do Amaral Ferraz Navarro, Francisco Roberto de Azevedo, Saulo Relison Tintino

“…This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity against multi-drug-resistant strains carrying efflux pumps and assess their toxicity on Drosophila melanogaster and Aedes aegypti models. Microdilution tests in broth were performed to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC). …”
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