Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt

Tissue growth is controlled by various signaling pathways, such as the insulin/IGF-signaling (IIS) pathway. Although IIS activation is regulated by a complex regulatory network, the mechanism underlying miRNA-based regulation of the IIS pathway in Drosophila wing development remains unclear. In this...

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Main Authors: Chae Jeong Kim, Daegyu Jang, Do-Hwan Lim
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19768354.2024.2444366
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description Tissue growth is controlled by various signaling pathways, such as the insulin/IGF-signaling (IIS) pathway. Although IIS activation is regulated by a complex regulatory network, the mechanism underlying miRNA-based regulation of the IIS pathway in Drosophila wing development remains unclear. In this study, we found that the wing size of adult flies was negatively affected by miR-263b expression. The miR-263b-mediated alteration in wing size was linked to a reduction in wing cell number. Additionally, miR-263b overexpression in Drosophila S2 cells decreased cell proliferation and increased cell death. Consequently, we identified Akt as a direct target of miR-263b-5p and found that miR-263b-mediated wing growth regulation was due to changes in Akt expression. Co-expression of Akt in miR-263b-overexpressing wings rescued the miR-263b overexpression-mediated reduction in wing growth. These results enhance our understanding of the crucial role of miRNAs in growth regulation during Drosophila wing development.
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spelling doaj-art-b4f03753565643d4a52c8fce0bcf070b2024-12-24T11:00:42ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAnimal Cells and Systems1976-83542151-24852025-12-01291354510.1080/19768354.2024.2444366Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting AktChae Jeong Kim0Daegyu Jang1Do-Hwan Lim2School of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaSchool of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaSchool of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaTissue growth is controlled by various signaling pathways, such as the insulin/IGF-signaling (IIS) pathway. Although IIS activation is regulated by a complex regulatory network, the mechanism underlying miRNA-based regulation of the IIS pathway in Drosophila wing development remains unclear. In this study, we found that the wing size of adult flies was negatively affected by miR-263b expression. The miR-263b-mediated alteration in wing size was linked to a reduction in wing cell number. Additionally, miR-263b overexpression in Drosophila S2 cells decreased cell proliferation and increased cell death. Consequently, we identified Akt as a direct target of miR-263b-5p and found that miR-263b-mediated wing growth regulation was due to changes in Akt expression. Co-expression of Akt in miR-263b-overexpressing wings rescued the miR-263b overexpression-mediated reduction in wing growth. These results enhance our understanding of the crucial role of miRNAs in growth regulation during Drosophila wing development.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19768354.2024.2444366DrosophilamiR-263bAktwinggrowth
spellingShingle Chae Jeong Kim
Daegyu Jang
Do-Hwan Lim
Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
Animal Cells and Systems
Drosophila
miR-263b
Akt
wing
growth
title Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
title_full Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
title_fullStr Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
title_full_unstemmed Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
title_short Drosophila miR-263b-5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting Akt
title_sort drosophila mir 263b 5p controls wing developmental growth by targeting akt
topic Drosophila
miR-263b
Akt
wing
growth
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19768354.2024.2444366
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