Myogenesis: a view from Drosophila
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A model of muscle development in Drosophila is presented. Based on the model, myogenesis takes place with the segregation of specific myoblast subtypes. There are founders and fusion competent cells in presumptive muscle tissues. Without founder cells fusion cannot take place between fusion competent myoblasts. This model provides some explanation for myogenesis in flies but the understanding of the process is still limited.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 1998
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Mergers and acquisitions: unequal partnerships in Drosophila myoblast fusion
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This review discusses the role of cell type-specific cell surface molecules in the process of myoblast fusion using Drosophila as a model. Data indicate that in Drosophila, founder cells recruit the fusion-competent cells which eventually fuse with the former and initiate muscle differentiation.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2000
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Drosophila dumbfounded: a myoblast attractant essential for fusion
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Results show that the gene dumbfounded encodes a protein which aids in the aggregation and fusion of myoblasts in Drosophila.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2000
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