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The Drosophila anachronism locus: a glycoprotein secreted by glia inhibits neuroblast proliferation

Authors :
Ebens, Allen J.
Garren, Hideki
Cheyette, Benjamin N.R.
Zipursky, S. Lawrence
Source :
Cell. July 16, 1993, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p15, 13 p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

The product of Drosophila anachronism (ana) locus, a glycoprotein secreted by Gila cells, maintains the quiescent stage of postembryonic neuroblast growth. The ana locus regulates the proliferation of neuronal stem cells that generate the central nervous system. A unique secreted protein of 474 amino acids that is expressed in a subclass of nearby glial cell is encoded by ana. Ana regulates the timing of postembryonic neurogenesis by negatively controlling the proliferation of removal precursor cells.

Details

ISSN :
00928674
Volume :
74
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Cell
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14419861