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The atypical mammalian ligand Delta-like homologue 1 (Dlk1) can regulate Notch signalling in Drosophila.
BMC developmental biology - 31 Jan 2008
Bray Sarah J, Takada Shuji, Harrison Emma, Shen Shing-Chuan, Ferguson-Smith Anne C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mammalian Delta-like 1 (Dlk-1) protein shares homology with Notch ligands but lacks a critical receptor-binding domain. Thus it is unclear whether it is able to interact with Notch in vivo. Unlike mammals, Drosophila have a single Notch receptor allowing a simple in vivo assay for mammalian Dlk1 function. RESULTS: Here we show that membrane-bound DLK1 can regulate Notch leading to altered cellular...
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