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MicroRNA-9a ensures the precise specification of sensory organ precursors in Drosophila

Li, Yan, Wang, Fay, Lee, Jin-A, Gao, Fen-Biao·2006·Genes & Development

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in regulating various aspects of animal development, but their functions in neurogenesis are largely unknown. Here we report that loss of miR-9a function in the Drosophila peripheral nervous system leads to ectopic production of sensory organ precursors (SOPs), whereas overexpression of miR-9a results in a severe loss of SOPs. We further demonstrate a strong genetic interaction between miR-9a and senseless ( sens ) in controlling the formation of SOPs in the adult wing imaginal disc. Moreover, miR-9a suppresses Sens expression through its 3′ untranslated region. miR-9a is expressed in epithelial cells, including those adjacent to SOPs within proneural clusters, suggesting that miR-9a normally inhibits neuronal fate in non-SOP cells by down-regulating Sens expression. These results indicate that miR-9a ensures the generation of the precise number of neuronal precursor cells during development.

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Authors
Li, Y., Wang, F., Lee, J.-A., & Gao, F.-B.
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Genes & Development
Published
2006-10-02
Volume
20
Issue
20
Pages
2793-2805
ISSN
  • 0890-9369
  • 1549-5477
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269
References
3
Language
en

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