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Loss of Trx-2 enhances oxidative stress-dependent phenotypes in Drosophila.
FEBS letters - 4 Aug 2010
Tsuda Manabu, Ootaka Ryousuke, Ohkura Chiaki, Kishita Yoshihito, Seong Ki-Hyeon, Matsuo Takashi, Aigaki Toshiro
Abstract excerpt
Overexpression of thioredoxin (TRX) confers oxidative stress resistance and extends lifespan in mammals and insects. However, less is known about phenotypes associated with loss of TRX. We investigated loss-of-function phenotypes of Trx-2 in Drosophila, and found that the mutant flies are hyper-susceptible to paraquat, a free radical generator, but not to hydrogen peroxide. They contain a high amount of protein...
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