Biology Open,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Dec. 16, 2022
Stem
cells
cycle
between
periods
of
quiescence
and
proliferation
to
promote
tissue
health.
In
Drosophila
ovaries,
transitions
follicle
stem
(FSCs)
are
exquisitely
feeding-dependent.
Here,
we
demonstrate
feeding-dependent
induction
cell
differentiation
markers,
eyes
absent
(Eya)
castor
(Cas)
in
FSCs,
a
patterning
process
that
does
not
depend
on
induction.
Instead,
FSCs
extend
micron-scale
cytoplasmic
projections
dictate
Eya-Cas
patterning.
We
identify
still
life
sickie
as
necessary
sufficient
for
FSC
projection
growth
Our
results
suggest
sequential,
interdependent
events
establish
long-term
patterns
precursors,
independently
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2020
The
Drosophila
ovary
is
a
widely
used
model
for
germ
cell
and
somatic
tissue
biology.
Here
we
use
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
to
build
comprehensive
atlas
of
the
adult
that
contains
transcriptional
profiles
every
major
type
in
ovary,
including
germline
stem
cells
their
niche
cells,
follicle
previously
undescribed
subpopulations
escort
cells.
In
addition,
identify
Gal4
lines
with
specific
expression
patterns
perform
lineage
tracing
We
discover
distinct
subpopulation
able
convert
response
starvation
or
upon
genetic
manipulation,
knockdown
escargot,
overactivation
mTor
Toll
signalling.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(2), P. 112061 - 112061
Published: Jan. 28, 2023
In
proliferating
neoplasms,
microenvironment-derived
selective
pressures
promote
tumor
heterogeneity
by
imparting
diverse
capacities
for
growth,
differentiation,
and
invasion.
However,
what
makes
a
cell
respond
to
signaling
cues
differently
from
normal
is
not
well
understood.
the
Drosophila
ovarian
follicle
cells,
apicobasal-polarity
loss
induces
heterogeneous
epithelial
multilayering.
When
exacerbated
oncogenic-Notch
expression,
this
multilayer
displays
an
increased
consistency
in
occurrence
of
morphologically
distinguishable
cells
adjacent
polar
cells.
Polar
release
Jak/STAT
ligand
Unpaired
(Upd),
response
which
neighboring
polarity-deficient
exhibit
precursor-like
transcriptomic
state.
Among
several
regulons
active
these
we
could
detect
further
validate
expression
Snail
family
transcription
factor
Escargot
(Esg).
We
also
ascertain
similar
relationship
between
Upd
Esg
normally
developing
ovaries,
where
establishment
polarity
determines
early
follicular
differentiation.
Overall,
our
results
indicate
that
epithelial-cell
acts
as
gatekeeper
against
microenvironmental
drive
heterogeneity.
Production
of
proliferative
follicle
cells
(FCs)
and
quiescent
escort
(ECs)
by
stem
(FSCs)
in
adult
Drosophila
ovaries
is
regulated
niche
signals
from
anterior
(cap
cells,
ECs)
posterior
(polar
FCs)
sources.
Here
we
show
that
ECs,
FSCs,
FCs
develop
common
pupal
precursors,
with
different
fates
acquired
progressive
separation
along
the
AP
axis
a
graded
decline
cell
proliferation.
most
derive
intermingled
(IC)
precursors
interspersed
germline
cells.
Precursors
also
accumulate
to
ICs
before
engulfing
naked
cyst
projected
out
germarium
form
first
egg
chamber
polar
FC
signaling
center.
Thus,
appropriate
numbers
spatial
organization
through
expansion
together
establishment
cues
guide
behavior,
rather
than
rigid
early
specification
events.
BMC Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: June 20, 2023
How
stem
cell
populations
are
organized
and
regulated
within
adult
tissues
is
important
for
understanding
cancer
origins
developing
replacement
strategies.
Paradigms
such
as
mammalian
gut
cells
Drosophila
ovarian
follicle
(FSC)
characterized
by
population
asymmetry,
in
which
division
differentiation
separately
processes.
These
behave
stochastically
regarding
their
contributions
to
derivative
also
exhibit
dynamic
spatial
heterogeneity.
FSCs
provide
an
excellent
model
how
a
community
of
active
maintained
asymmetry
regulated.
Here,
we
use
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
profile
the
gene
expression
patterns
immediate
derivatives
investigate
heterogeneity
changes
associated
with
differentiation.
PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. e1010965 - e1010965
Published: Sept. 25, 2023
Drosophila
ovarian
Follicle
Stem
Cells
(FSCs)
present
a
favorable
paradigm
for
understanding
how
stem
cell
division
and
differentiation
are
balanced
in
communities
where
those
activities
independent.
FSCs
also
allow
exploration
of
this
balance
is
integrated
with
spatial
heterogeneity.
Posterior
become
proliferative
(FCs),
while
anterior
quiescent
Escort
(ECs)
at
about
one
fourth
the
frequency.
A
single
can
nevertheless
produce
both
FCs
ECs
because
it
move
between
posterior
locations.
Studies
based
on
EdU
incorporation
to
approximate
rates
suggested
that
divide
faster
than
FSCs.
However,
direct
measures
cycle
times
required
ascertain
whether
FC
output
requires
net
flow
from
posterior.
Here,
by
using
live
imaging
FUCCI
cell-cycle
reporters,
we
measured
absolute
rates.
We
found
more
three
produced
sufficient
new
cells
match
production.
H2B-RFP
dilution
studies
supported
different
cycling
according
A/P
location
facilitated
imaging,
showing
exchange
directions,
consistent
dynamic
equilibrium
inferred
rate
measurements.
Inversely
graded
Wnt
JAK-STAT
pathway
signals
regulate
FSC
FCs.
promotes
cycling,
affording
some
coordination
these
activities.
When
signaling
was
manipulated
be
spatially
uniform,
ratio
reduced
but
remained
substantial,
only
partly
explains
By
markers,
prominent
G2/M
restriction
together
an
G1/S
restriction,
transitions,
PI3
kinase
principally
stimulates
transition.
PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. e1009469 - e1009469
Published: April 2, 2021
Recent
studies
have
investigated
whether
the
Wnt
family
of
extracellular
ligands
can
signal
at
long
range,
spreading
from
their
source
and
acting
as
morphogens,
or
they
only
in
a
juxtacrine
manner
to
neighboring
cells.
The
original
evidence
for
long-range
signaling
arose
Wg,
Drosophila
protein,
which
patterns
wing
disc
over
several
cell
diameters
central
Wg
ligand.
However,
requirement
patterning
was
called
into
question
when
it
reported
that
replacing
secreted
protein
with
membrane-tethered
version,
NRT-Wg,
results
flies
normally
patterned
wings.
We
others
previously
spreads
ovary
about
50
μm
5
diameters,
cap
cells
follicle
stem
(FSCs)
stimulates
FSC
proliferation.
used
NRT-wg
analyze
consequence
tethering
homozygous
are
sickly,
but
we
found
hemizygous
NRT-wg/null
flies,
carrying
one
copy
tethered
Wingless,
were
significantly
healthier.
Despite
overall
improved
health,
these
displayed
dramatic
reductions
fertility
Further,
proliferation
nearly
undetectable
wg
locus
converted
adults,
resulting
germarium
phenotype
consistent
loss-of-function
phenotype.
conclude
its
promote