Nanobodies combined with DNA-PAINT super-resolution reveal a staggered titin nanoarchitecture in flight muscles
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.04.14.488306
Abstract: Sarcomeres are the force producing units of all striated muscles. Their nanoarchitecture critically depends on the large titin protein, which in vertebrates spans from the sarcomeric Z-disc to the M-band and hence links actin and… read more here.
Keywords: band; dna paint; paint super; flight muscles ... See more keywords
Flight muscles degenerate by programmed cell death after migration in the wheat aphid, Sitobion avenae
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4708-z
Abstract: ObjectivePrevious studies showed that flight muscles degenerate after migration in some aphid species; however, the underlying molecular mechanism remains virtually unknown. In this study, using the wheat aphid, Sitobion avenae, we aim to investigate aphid… read more here.
Keywords: avenae; flight muscles; wheat aphid; migration ... See more keywords
Identification of the essential protein domains for Mib2 function during the development of the Drosophila larval musculature and adult flight muscles
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173733
Abstract: The proper differentiation and maintenance of myofibers is fundamental to a functional musculature. Disruption of numerous mostly structural factors leads to perturbations of these processes. Among the limited number of known regulatory factors for these… read more here.
Keywords: protein; mib2 function; flight muscles; musculature ... See more keywords
Evolution of Flight Muscle Contractility and Energetic Efficiency
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.01038
Abstract: The powered flight of animals requires efficient and sustainable contractions of the wing muscles of various flying species. Despite their high degree of phylogenetic divergence, flight muscles in insects and vertebrates are striated muscles with… read more here.
Keywords: flight muscles; energetic efficiency; flight; evolution flight ... See more keywords