Many
adult
stem
cell
communities
are
maintained
by
population
asymmetry,
where
stochastic
behaviors
of
multiple
individual
cells
collectively
result
in
a
balance
between
division
and
differentiation.
We
investigated
how
this
is
achieved
for
Drosophila
Follicle
Stem
Cells
(FSCs)
spatially-restricted
niche
signals.
FSCs
produce
transit-amplifying
(FCs)
from
their
posterior
face
quiescent
Escort
(ECs)
to
anterior.
show
that
JAK-STAT
pathway
activity,
which
declines
anterior,
dictates
the
pattern
divisions
over
FSC
domain,
promotes
more
locations
conversion
FCs,
while
opposing
EC
production.
Wnt
activity
anterior
production,
opposes
FC
The
pathways
combine
define
domain
through
concerted
effects
on
differentiation
ECs
FCs
at
either
end
signaling
gradients,
impose
proliferation
matches
derivative
production.Adult
organisms
contain
variety
routinely
replaced
using
can
generate
specific
tissue.
These
often
clustered
into
small
groups,
combinations
chemical
signals
nearby
encourage
each
divide
or
‘differentiate’
another
type
cell.
different
must
somehow
maintain
size
shape
community.
ovary
an
fruit
fly
contains
group
called
follicle
cells,
short.
support
continual
production
eggs
supplying
two
types
opposite
faces
cluster:
dividing
emerge
back
cluster
guide
late
egg
development,
non-dividing
escort
come
front
early
development.
Two
control
graded
cluster.
strongest
territory
gradually
towards
front,
absent
cells.
However,
it
was
unclear
gradients
these
formation
To
answer
question,
Melamed
Kalderon
used
genetic
engineering
modify
strength
experiments
measured
affected
rate
converted
found
dictated
rates,
may
explain
why
varies
across
do
not
all.
also
stimulated
become
opposed
Conversely,
stronger
favored
inhibited
transitioning
This
suggests
relative
helps
thecorrect
number
balancing
JAK-STAT,
other
development
many
organisms,
including
humans,
have
been
linked
cancer.
Therefore,
principles
mechanisms
uncovered
apply
Furthermore,
work
highlights
changes
allow
mutant
amplify
take
entire
community,
play
role
cancer
illnesses.
EMBO Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6)
Published: April 11, 2023
Current
evidence
has
associated
caspase
activation
with
the
regulation
of
basic
cellular
functions
without
causing
apoptosis.
Malfunction
non-apoptotic
activities
may
contribute
to
specific
neurological
disorders,
metabolic
diseases,
autoimmune
conditions
and
cancers.
However,
our
understanding
remains
limited.
Here,
we
show
that
prevents
intracellular
accumulation
Patched
receptor
in
autophagosomes
subsequent
Patched-dependent
induction
autophagy
Drosophila
follicular
stem
cells.
These
events
ultimately
sustain
Hedgehog
signalling
physiological
properties
ovarian
somatic
cells
their
progeny
under
moderate
thermal
stress.
Importantly,
key
findings
are
partially
conserved
human
origin.
observations
attribute
caspases
a
pro-survival
role
certain
conditions.
Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
130(22), P. 3862 - 3877
Published: Oct. 12, 2017
Homeostasis
of
renewing
tissues
requires
balanced
proliferation,
differentiation
and
movement.
This
is
particularly
important
in
the
intestinal
epithelium
where
lineage
tracing
suggests
that
stochastic
choices
are
intricately
coupled
to
position
a
cell
relative
niche.
To
determine
how
achieved,
we
followed
proliferating
cells
organoids
discovered
behaviour
mitotic
sisters
predicted
long-term
positioning.
We
found
that,
normally,
70%
remain
neighbours,
while
30%
lose
contact
separate
after
cytokinesis.
These
post-mitotic
placements
predict
longer
term
differences
positions
assumed
by
sisters:
adjacent
reach
similar
over
time;
pair
separating
sisters,
one
remains
close
its
birthplace
other
displaced
upward.
Computationally
modelling
crypt
dynamics
confirmed
separation
leads
reaching
different
compartments.
show
interkinetic
nuclear
migration,
size
asymmetric
tethering
process
extending
from
basal
side
contribute
separations.
processes
altered
adenomatous
polyposis
coli
(Apc)
mutant
epithelia
lost.
conclude
placement
contributes
niche
exit
and,
when
defective,
supports
clonal
expansion
Apc
cells.
Many
adult
stem
cell
communities
are
maintained
by
population
asymmetry,
where
stochastic
behaviors
of
multiple
individual
cells
collectively
result
in
a
balance
between
division
and
differentiation.
We
investigated
how
this
is
achieved
for
Drosophila
Follicle
Stem
Cells
(FSCs)
spatially-restricted
niche
signals.
FSCs
produce
transit-amplifying
(FCs)
from
their
posterior
face
quiescent
Escort
(ECs)
to
anterior.
show
that
JAK-STAT
pathway
activity,
which
declines
anterior,
dictates
the
pattern
divisions
over
FSC
domain,
promotes
more
locations
conversion
FCs,
while
opposing
EC
production.
Wnt
activity
anterior
production,
opposes
FC
The
pathways
combine
define
domain
through
concerted
effects
on
differentiation
ECs
FCs
at
either
end
signaling
gradients,
impose
proliferation
matches
derivative
production.Adult
organisms
contain
variety
routinely
replaced
using
can
generate
specific
tissue.
These
often
clustered
into
small
groups,
combinations
chemical
signals
nearby
encourage
each
divide
or
‘differentiate’
another
type
cell.
different
must
somehow
maintain
size
shape
community.
ovary
an
fruit
fly
contains
group
called
follicle
cells,
short.
support
continual
production
eggs
supplying
two
types
opposite
faces
cluster:
dividing
emerge
back
cluster
guide
late
egg
development,
non-dividing
escort
come
front
early
development.
Two
control
graded
cluster.
strongest
territory
gradually
towards
front,
absent
cells.
However,
it
was
unclear
gradients
these
formation
To
answer
question,
Melamed
Kalderon
used
genetic
engineering
modify
strength
experiments
measured
affected
rate
converted
found
dictated
rates,
may
explain
why
varies
across
do
not
all.
also
stimulated
become
opposed
Conversely,
stronger
favored
inhibited
transitioning
This
suggests
relative
helps
thecorrect
number
balancing
JAK-STAT,
other
development
many
organisms,
including
humans,
have
been
linked
cancer.
Therefore,
principles
mechanisms
uncovered
apply
Furthermore,
work
highlights
changes
allow
mutant
amplify
take
entire
community,
play
role
cancer
illnesses.