A zinc-sensing protein that controls fly growth

• Published in: Nature (London) Vol. 580; no. 7802; pp. 187 - 188
• Main Authors: Citron, Y Rose, Zoncu, Roberto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group 09.04.2020
• Subjects: Insulin; Larvae; Metabolism; Mutation; Nutrients; Peptides; Proteins; Rapamycin; TOR protein; Zinc; United States > US; California

[...]extensive cellular resources are devoted to ensuring that Zn2+ concentrations in cells are kept within an optimal range. [...]growth-promoting insulin-like peptides (ILPs) built up in the brain of Hodor-depleted larvae. [...]Hodor acts upstream of a protein complex that is integral to growth re...