Article
Expression of hsp90 mediates cytoprotective effects in the gastrodermis of planarians.
Cell stress & chaperones - 1 Jan 2011
Conte Maria, Isolani Maria Emilia, Deri Paolo, Mannini Linda, Batistoni Renata
Abstract excerpt
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) play a crucial role in the protection of cells. In the present study, we have identified an hsp90-related gene (Djhsp90) encoding a cytosolic form of HSP90 that is primarily expressed in gastrodermis of the planarian Dugesia japonica. Djhsp90 becomes significantly induced after traumatic amputation or other stress stimuli, such as exposure to X-ray or ultraviolet radiations, heat shock,...
Topics
- Animals
- Cytoprotection
- HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Phenotype
- Planarians
- RNA Interference
- Temperature
- Ultraviolet Rays
- X-Rays
