A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cellularization of the <it>Drosophila </it>embryo is an unusually synchronous form of cytokinesis in which polarized membrane extension proceeds in part through incorporation of new membrane via fusion of apically-translo...

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Main Authors: Choi Seok-Yong, Altshuller Yelena M, Olive Virginie, Redina Olga, Crosby Juan, Yun Suyong, Janssens Hilde, LaLonde Mary, Du Guangwei, Gergen J Peter, Frohman Michael A
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/6/60
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spelling doaj-c4753068d8e5475fa513ccdefa6cb6f32020-11-24T22:21:03ZengBMCBMC Developmental Biology1471-213X2006-12-01616010.1186/1471-213X-6-60A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularizationChoi Seok-YongAltshuller Yelena MOlive VirginieRedina OlgaCrosby JuanYun SuyongJanssens HildeLaLonde MaryDu GuangweiGergen J PeterFrohman Michael A<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cellularization of the <it>Drosophila </it>embryo is an unusually synchronous form of cytokinesis in which polarized membrane extension proceeds in part through incorporation of new membrane via fusion of apically-translocated Golgi-derived vesicles.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We describe here involvement of the signaling enzyme Phospholipase D (Pld) in regulation of this developmental step. Functional analysis using gene targeting revealed that cellularization is hindered by the loss of Pld, resulting frequently in early embryonic developmental arrest. Mechanistically, chronic Pld deficiency causes abnormal Golgi structure and secretory vesicle trafficking.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Our results suggest that Pld functions to promote trafficking of Golgi-derived fusion-competent vesicles during cellularization.</p> http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/6/60
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author Choi Seok-Yong
Altshuller Yelena M
Olive Virginie
Redina Olga
Crosby Juan
Yun Suyong
Janssens Hilde
LaLonde Mary
Du Guangwei
Gergen J Peter
Frohman Michael A
spellingShingle Choi Seok-Yong
Altshuller Yelena M
Olive Virginie
Redina Olga
Crosby Juan
Yun Suyong
Janssens Hilde
LaLonde Mary
Du Guangwei
Gergen J Peter
Frohman Michael A
A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
BMC Developmental Biology
author_facet Choi Seok-Yong
Altshuller Yelena M
Olive Virginie
Redina Olga
Crosby Juan
Yun Suyong
Janssens Hilde
LaLonde Mary
Du Guangwei
Gergen J Peter
Frohman Michael A
author_sort Choi Seok-Yong
title A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
title_short A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
title_full A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
title_fullStr A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
title_full_unstemmed A role for Phospholipase D in <it>Drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
title_sort role for phospholipase d in <it>drosophila </it>embryonic cellularization
publisher BMC
series BMC Developmental Biology
issn 1471-213X
publishDate 2006-12-01
description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cellularization of the <it>Drosophila </it>embryo is an unusually synchronous form of cytokinesis in which polarized membrane extension proceeds in part through incorporation of new membrane via fusion of apically-translocated Golgi-derived vesicles.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We describe here involvement of the signaling enzyme Phospholipase D (Pld) in regulation of this developmental step. Functional analysis using gene targeting revealed that cellularization is hindered by the loss of Pld, resulting frequently in early embryonic developmental arrest. Mechanistically, chronic Pld deficiency causes abnormal Golgi structure and secretory vesicle trafficking.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Our results suggest that Pld functions to promote trafficking of Golgi-derived fusion-competent vesicles during cellularization.</p>
url http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/6/60
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