Differential effects of a labial mutation on the development, structure, and function of stomach acid-secreting cells in Drosophila melanogaster larvae and adults.

Abstract excerpt

The differentiation of copper cells, which secrete stomach acid in Drosophila larvae, has been shown previously to be sensitive to the labialk3 mutation. Here we found that stomach acid secretion in adults was insensitive to labk3. The basis for this stage-specific effect was elucidated by characterizing the development, structure, and function of the adult midgut. First, we demonstrated by copper-dependent...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Ankyrins
• Share to Copper
• Share to Gastric Acid