Searching the Resource Information Network

Our searching services are busy right now. Please try again later

  • Register
X
Forgot Password

If you have forgotten your password you can enter your email here and get a temporary password sent to your email.

X

Leaving Community

Are you sure you want to leave this community? Leaving the community will revoke any permissions you have been granted in this community.

No
Yes

dPob/EMC is essential for biosynthesis of rhodopsin and other multi-pass membrane proteins in Drosophila photoreceptors.

Takunori Satoh | Aya Ohba | Ziguang Liu | Tsuyoshi Inagaki | Akiko K Satoh
eLife | 2015

In eukaryotes, most integral membrane proteins are synthesized, integrated into the membrane, and folded properly in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). We screened the mutants affecting rhabdomeric expression of rhodopsin 1 (Rh1) in the Drosophila photoreceptors and found that dPob/EMC3, EMC1, and EMC8/9, Drosophila homologs of subunits of ER membrane protein complex (EMC), are essential for stabilization of immature Rh1 in an earlier step than that at which another Rh1-specific chaperone (NinaA) acts. dPob/EMC3 localizes to the ER and associates with EMC1 and calnexin. Moreover, EMC is required for the stable expression of other multi-pass transmembrane proteins such as minor rhodopsins Rh3 and Rh4, transient receptor potential, and Na(+)K(+)-ATPase, but not for a secreted protein or type I single-pass transmembrane proteins. Furthermore, we found that dPob/EMC3 deficiency induces rhabdomere degeneration in a light-independent manner. These results collectively indicate that EMC is a key factor in the biogenesis of multi-pass transmembrane proteins, including Rh1, and its loss causes retinal degeneration.

Pubmed ID: 25715730

Associated grants

None

Publication data is provided by the National Library of Medicine ® and PubMed ®. Data is retrieved from PubMed ® on a weekly schedule. For terms and conditions see the National Library of Medicine Terms and Conditions.

This is a list of tools and resources that we have found mentioned in this publication.


GATK (tool)

RRID:SCR_001876

A software package to analyze next-generation resequencing data. The toolkit offers a wide variety of tools, with a primary focus on variant discovery and genotyping as well as strong emphasis on data quality assurance. Its robust architecture, powerful processing engine and high-performance computing features make it capable of taking on projects of any size. This software library makes writing efficient analysis tools using next-generation sequencing data very easy, and second it's a suite of tools for working with human medical resequencing projects such as 1000 Genomes and The Cancer Genome Atlas. These tools include things like a depth of coverage analyzers, a quality score recalibrator, a SNP/indel caller and a local realigner. (entry from Genetic Analysis Software)

View all literature mentions

FLYSNP (tool)

RRID:SCR_007663

This project aims to provide the information and technical resources to support high-throughput positional cloning in Drosophila melanogaster. These resources include a high-density genome-wide map of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and inexpensive, high-throughput assays for SNP genotyping. The specific aims were as follows: 1. To establish a map of >2200 SNP marker loci in the Drosophila genome. These SNP markers have been identified in several commonly used genetic strains. The FlySNP project identified SNP markers within the sequenced, euchromatic regions of the X, 2nd and 3rd chromosomes. The average distance between SNPs is about 50 kb. 2. To establish robust, high-throughput assays for SNP genotyping. Assays have been established using PCR, microarray and mass-spectrometry methods. The tag-array mini-sequencing (TAMS) approach has proven to be an especially fast and reliable method for SNP genotyping.

View all literature mentions

BestGene (tool)

RRID:SCR_012605

We provide high quality Drosophila transgenic service to both research institutions and companies. We offer you partial to full service ranging from DNA preparation, embryo microinjection, screening for white+, yellow+, and/or GFP/RFP phenotypes, to balancing crosses. Most importantly, the cost of our Drosophila embryo injection services is more reasonable compared to that of others. With a large number of facilities and the highly experienced staff, we are able to initiate the process immediately upon receiving your sample. Our friendly web-based database allows you to track your sample status, service history and more.

View all literature mentions

DSHB (tool)

RRID:SCR_013527

An antibody supplier which banks and distributes hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies for use in research. The bank includes antibodies against targets such as GFP, transcription factors, stem cells, and human.

View all literature mentions

SnpSift (tool)

RRID:SCR_015624

Software toolkit for filtering and manipulating annotated files. After annotation, the software's filter function can find relevant genomic variants in large data files.

View all literature mentions

Drosophila Genomics Resource Center (tool)

RRID:SCR_002845

Serves Drosophila research community by collecting and distributing DNA clones and vectors; collecting and distributing Drosophila cell lines; developing and testing genomics technologies for use in Drosophila and assisting members of the research community in their use.

View all literature mentions

Illumina MiSeq System (tool)

RRID:SCR_016379

MiSeq System offers wide range of sequencing applications. Capable of automated paired end reads and up to 15 Gb per run, delivering over 600 bases of sequence data per read. The library prep kits are optimized for variety of applications, including targeted gene, small genome, and amplicon sequencing, 16S metagenomics.

View all literature mentions

w[*]; P{w[+mC]=GAL4-Hsp70.PB}89-2-1 (tool)

RRID:BDSC_1799

Drosophila melanogaster with name w[*]; P{w[+mC]=GAL4-Hsp70.PB}89-2-1 from BDSC.

View all literature mentions