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Drosophila melanogaster White Mutant w(1118) Undergo Retinal Degeneration
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José Ferreiro, María (author)
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Pérez, Coralia (author)
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Marchesano, Mariana (author)
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Ruiz, Santiago (author)
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Caputi, Angel (author)
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Aguilera, Pedro (author)
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Barrio, Rosa (author)
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- Cantera, Rafael (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Zoologiska institutionen,Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable, Uruguay
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- 2018-01-04
- 2018
- English.
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In: Frontiers in Neuroscience. - : Frontiers Media SA. - 1662-4548 .- 1662-453X. ; 11
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Abstract
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- Key scientific discoveries have resulted from genetic studies of Drosophila melanogaster, using a multitude of transgenic fly strains, the majority of which are constructed in a genetic background containing mutations in the white gene. Here we report that white mutant flies from w(1118) strain undergo retinal degeneration. We observed also that w(1118) mutants have progressive loss of climbing ability, shortened life span, as well as impaired resistance to various forms of stress. Retinal degeneration was abolished by transgenic expression of mini-white+ in the white null background w(1118). We conclude that beyond the classical eye-color phenotype, mutations in Drosophila white gene could impair several biological functions affecting parameters like mobility, life span and stress tolerance. Consequently, we suggest caution and attentiveness during the interpretation of old experiments employing white mutant flies and when planning new ones, especially within the research field of neurodegeneration and neuroprotection. We also encourage that the use of w(1118) strain as a wild-type control should be avoided.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Neurovetenskaper (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Basic Medicine -- Neurosciences (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Drosophila
- transgenic lines construction
- reporter gene
- white mutation
- neurodegeneration
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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