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Phenotype information for gene 38849 (CG14837)

Screen TitleGene IDGene SymbolReagent IDScorePhenotypeFollow Up
Combinatorial effect with methyl methanesulphonate (1)
FBgn0035797
CG14837
sp none no

Reference

A network of conserved damage survival pathways revealed by a genomic RNAi screen. Ravi et al., 2009

Damage initiates a pleiotropic cellular response aimed at cellular survival when appropriate. To identify genes required for damage survival, we used a cell-based RNAi screen against the Drosophila genome and the alkylating agent methyl methanesulphonate (MMS). Similar studies performed in other model organisms report that damage response may involve pleiotropic cellular processes other than the central DNA repair components, yet an intuitive systems level view of the cellular components required for damage survival, their interrelationship, and contextual importance has been lacking. Further, by comparing data from different model organisms, identification of conserved and presumably core survival components should be forthcoming. We identified 307 genes, representing 13 signaling, metabolic, or enzymatic pathways, affecting cellular survival of MMS-induced damage. As expected, the majority of these pathways are involved in DNA repair; however, several pathways with more diverse biological functions were also identified, including the TOR pathway, transcription, translation, proteasome, glutathione synthesis, ATP synthesis, and Notch signaling, and these were equally important in damage survival. Comparison with genomic screen data from Saccharomyces cerevisiae revealed no overlap enrichment of individual genes between the species, but a conservation of the pathways. To demonstrate the functional conservation of pathways, five were tested in Drosophila and mouse cells, with each pathway responding to alkylation damage in both species. Using the protein interactome, a significant level of connectivity was observed between Drosophila MMS survival proteins, suggesting a higher order relationship. This connectivity was dramatically improved by incorporating the components of the 13 identified pathways within the network. Grouping proteins into "pathway nodes" qualitatively improved the interactome organization, revealing a highly organized "MMS survival network." We conclude that identification of pathways can facilitate comparative biology analysis when direct gene/orthologue comparisons fail. A biologically intuitive, highly interconnected MMS survival network was revealed after we incorporated pathway data in our interactome analysis.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00128-A-1
Screen title: Combinatorial effect with methyl methanesulphonate (1)
Assay: Viability (synthetic lethal)
Method: Luminescence
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: Cell-based
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Cell line
Biomodel: Kc167
Library: DRSC, Version 1
Reagent type: dsRNA
Score type: rp
Cutoff: rp
Notes: Additional information about the primary screen

Muscle morphogenesis and function (1)
CG14837
CG14837
np none no

Reference

Systematic genetic analysis of muscle morphogenesis and function in Drosophila. Schnorrer et al., 2010

Systematic genetic approaches have provided deep insight into the molecular and cellular mechanisms that operate in simple unicellular organisms. For multicellular organisms, however, the pleiotropy of gene function has largely restricted such approaches to the study of early embryogenesis. With the availability of genome-wide transgenic RNA interference (RNAi) libraries in Drosophila, it is now possible to perform a systematic genetic dissection of any cell or tissue type at any stage of the lifespan. Here we apply these methods to define the genetic basis for formation and function of the Drosophila muscle. We identify a role in muscle for 2,785 genes, many of which we assign to specific functions in the organization of muscles, myofibrils or sarcomeres. Many of these genes are phylogenetically conserved, including genes implicated in mammalian sarcomere organization and human muscle diseases.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00134-A-1
Screen title: Muscle morphogenesis and function (1)
Assay: Posture, locomotion, flight and viability
Method: Visual inspection
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Tissue
Biomodel: Mef2-GAL4
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: rp
Cutoff: S19 > 0.5
Notes:

Lipid storage
FBgn0035797
0.08 none no

Reference

COPI complex is a regulator of lipid homeostasis. Beller et al., 2008

Lipid droplets are ubiquitous triglyceride and sterol ester storage organelles required for energy storage homeostasis and biosynthesis. Although little is known about lipid droplet formation and regulation, it is clear that members of the PAT (perilipin, adipocyte differentiation related protein, tail interacting protein of 47 kDa) protein family coat the droplet surface and mediate interactions with lipases that remobilize the stored lipids. We identified key Drosophila candidate genes for lipid droplet regulation by RNA interference (RNAi) screening with an image segmentation-based optical read-out system, and show that these regulatory functions are conserved in the mouse. Those include the vesicle-mediated Coat Protein Complex I (COPI) transport complex, which is required for limiting lipid storage. We found that COPI components regulate the PAT protein composition at the lipid droplet surface, and promote the association of adipocyte triglyceride lipase (ATGL) with the lipid droplet surface to mediate lipolysis. Two compounds known to inhibit COPI function, Exo1 and Brefeldin A, phenocopy COPI knockdowns. Furthermore, RNAi inhibition of ATGL and simultaneous drug treatment indicate that COPI and ATGL function in the same pathway. These data indicate that the COPI complex is an evolutionarily conserved regulator of lipid homeostasis, and highlight an interaction between vesicle transport systems and lipid droplets.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00002-A-0
Screen title: Lipid storage
Assay: Lipid droplet staining
Method: High content (microscopy)
Scope:
Screen type: Cell-based
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Cell line
Biomodel: Kc167
Library: , DRSC
Reagent type: dsRNA
Score type: B-score
Cutoff: 2.0 / -1.7
Notes:

Cell growth and viability (2)
-0.7 none no

Reference

Genome-wide RNAi analysis of growth and viability in Drosophila cells. Boutros et al., 2004

A crucial aim upon completion of whole genome sequences is the functional analysis of all predicted genes. We have applied a high-throughput RNA-interference (RNAi) screen of 19,470 double-stranded (ds) RNAs in cultured cells to characterize the function of nearly all (91%) predicted Drosophila genes in cell growth and viability. We found 438 dsRNAs that identified essential genes, among which 80% lacked mutant alleles. A quantitative assay of cell number was applied to identify genes of known and uncharacterized functions. In particular, we demonstrate a role for the homolog of a mammalian acute myeloid leukemia gene (AML1) in cell survival. Such a systematic screen for cell phenotypes, such as cell viability, can thus be effective in characterizing functionally related genes on a genome-wide scale.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00031-A-2
Screen title: Cell growth and viability (2)
Assay: Cell number and viability
Method: Luminescence
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: Cell-based
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Cell line
Biomodel: S2R+
Library: Custom-made, HFA
Reagent type: dsRNA
Score type: Z-score
Cutoff: >= 3.0
Notes:

Heat nociception (1)
CG14837
CG14837
-1.17 none yes

Reference

A genome-wide Drosophila screen for heat nociception identifies α2δ3 as an evolutionarily conserved pain gene. Neely et al., 2010

Worldwide, acute, and chronic pain affects 20% of the adult population and represents an enormous financial and emotional burden. Using genome-wide neuronal-specific RNAi knockdown in Drosophila, we report a global screen for an innate behavior and identify hundreds of genes implicated in heat nociception, including the α2δ family calcium channel subunit straightjacket (stj). Mice mutant for the stj ortholog CACNA2D3 (α2δ3) also exhibit impaired behavioral heat pain sensitivity. In addition, in humans, α2δ3 SNP variants associate with reduced sensitivity to acute noxious heat and chronic back pain. Functional imaging in α2δ3 mutant mice revealed impaired transmission of thermal pain-evoked signals from the thalamus to higher-order pain centers. Intriguingly, in α2δ3 mutant mice, thermal pain and tactile stimulation triggered strong cross-activation, or synesthesia, of brain regions involved in vision, olfaction, and hearing.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00135-A-1
Screen title: Heat nociception (1)
Assay: Noxious heat avoidance and viability
Method: Fly count
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Organism
Biomodel: elav-GAL4
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: Z-score
Cutoff: > 1.65
Notes: Additional information about secondary screens (geotactic, phototaxis, and temperature sensitivity)

Lipid storage
FBgn0035797
0.28 none no

Reference

COPI complex is a regulator of lipid homeostasis. Beller et al., 2008

Lipid droplets are ubiquitous triglyceride and sterol ester storage organelles required for energy storage homeostasis and biosynthesis. Although little is known about lipid droplet formation and regulation, it is clear that members of the PAT (perilipin, adipocyte differentiation related protein, tail interacting protein of 47 kDa) protein family coat the droplet surface and mediate interactions with lipases that remobilize the stored lipids. We identified key Drosophila candidate genes for lipid droplet regulation by RNA interference (RNAi) screening with an image segmentation-based optical read-out system, and show that these regulatory functions are conserved in the mouse. Those include the vesicle-mediated Coat Protein Complex I (COPI) transport complex, which is required for limiting lipid storage. We found that COPI components regulate the PAT protein composition at the lipid droplet surface, and promote the association of adipocyte triglyceride lipase (ATGL) with the lipid droplet surface to mediate lipolysis. Two compounds known to inhibit COPI function, Exo1 and Brefeldin A, phenocopy COPI knockdowns. Furthermore, RNAi inhibition of ATGL and simultaneous drug treatment indicate that COPI and ATGL function in the same pathway. These data indicate that the COPI complex is an evolutionarily conserved regulator of lipid homeostasis, and highlight an interaction between vesicle transport systems and lipid droplets.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00002-A-0
Screen title: Lipid storage
Assay: Lipid droplet staining
Method: High content (microscopy)
Scope:
Screen type: Cell-based
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Cell line
Biomodel: Kc167
Library: , DRSC
Reagent type: dsRNA
Score type: B-score
Cutoff: 2.0 / -1.7
Notes:

Serratia marcescens infection (1)
CG14837
CG14837
0.33 none no

Reference

Genome-wide RNAi screen identifies genes involved in intestinal pathogenic bacterial infection. Cronin et al., 2009

Innate immunity represents the first line of defense in animals. We report a genome-wide in vivo Drosophila RNA interference screen to uncover genes involved in susceptibility or resistance to intestinal infection with the bacterium Serratia marcescens. We first employed whole-organism gene suppression, followed by tissue-specific silencing in gut epithelium or hemocytes to identify several hundred genes involved in intestinal antibacterial immunity. Among the pathways identified, we showed that the JAK-STAT signaling pathway controls host defense in the gut by regulating stem cell proliferation and thus epithelial cell homeostasis. Therefore, we revealed multiple genes involved in antibacterial defense and the regulation of innate immunity.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00142-A-1
Screen title: Serratia marcescens infection (1)
Assay: Heat shock and viability
Method: Fly count
Scope: Random genes
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Organism
Biomodel: HSP70-GAL4; TubGAL80ts
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: Days life time (LT50)
Cutoff: < -1.5 SD OR > 2 SD
Notes:

Muscle morphogenesis and function (1)
CG14837
CG14837
np none no

Reference

Systematic genetic analysis of muscle morphogenesis and function in Drosophila. Schnorrer et al., 2010

Systematic genetic approaches have provided deep insight into the molecular and cellular mechanisms that operate in simple unicellular organisms. For multicellular organisms, however, the pleiotropy of gene function has largely restricted such approaches to the study of early embryogenesis. With the availability of genome-wide transgenic RNA interference (RNAi) libraries in Drosophila, it is now possible to perform a systematic genetic dissection of any cell or tissue type at any stage of the lifespan. Here we apply these methods to define the genetic basis for formation and function of the Drosophila muscle. We identify a role in muscle for 2,785 genes, many of which we assign to specific functions in the organization of muscles, myofibrils or sarcomeres. Many of these genes are phylogenetically conserved, including genes implicated in mammalian sarcomere organization and human muscle diseases.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00134-A-1
Screen title: Muscle morphogenesis and function (1)
Assay: Posture, locomotion, flight and viability
Method: Visual inspection
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Tissue
Biomodel: Mef2-GAL4
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: rp
Cutoff: S19 > 0.5
Notes:

Cell growth and viability (1)
-0.5 none yes

Reference

Genome-wide RNAi analysis of growth and viability in Drosophila cells. Boutros et al., 2004

A crucial aim upon completion of whole genome sequences is the functional analysis of all predicted genes. We have applied a high-throughput RNA-interference (RNAi) screen of 19,470 double-stranded (ds) RNAs in cultured cells to characterize the function of nearly all (91%) predicted Drosophila genes in cell growth and viability. We found 438 dsRNAs that identified essential genes, among which 80% lacked mutant alleles. A quantitative assay of cell number was applied to identify genes of known and uncharacterized functions. In particular, we demonstrate a role for the homolog of a mammalian acute myeloid leukemia gene (AML1) in cell survival. Such a systematic screen for cell phenotypes, such as cell viability, can thus be effective in characterizing functionally related genes on a genome-wide scale.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00031-A-1
Screen title: Cell growth and viability (1)
Assay: Cell number and viability
Method: Luminescence
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: Cell-based
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Cell line
Biomodel: Kc167
Library: Custom-made, HFA
Reagent type: dsRNA
Score type: Z-score
Cutoff: >= 3.0
Notes:

Notch pathway regulation (4)
CG14837
0 none no

Reference

Genome-wide analysis of Notch signalling in Drosophila by transgenic RNAi. Mummery-Widmer et al., 2009

Genome-wide RNA interference (RNAi) screens have identified near-complete sets of genes involved in cellular processes. However, this methodology has not yet been used to study complex developmental processes in a tissue-specific manner. Here we report the use of a library of Drosophila strains expressing inducible hairpin RNAi constructs to study the Notch signalling pathway during external sensory organ development. We assigned putative loss-of-function phenotypes to 21.2% of the protein-coding Drosophila genes. Using secondary assays, we identified 6 new genes involved in asymmetric cell division and 23 novel genes regulating the Notch signalling pathway. By integrating our phenotypic results with protein interaction data, we constructed a genome-wide, functionally validated interaction network governing Notch signalling and asymmetric cell division. We used clustering algorithms to identify nuclear import pathways and the COP9 signallosome as Notch regulators. Our results show that complex developmental processes can be analysed on a genome-wide level and provide a unique resource for functional annotation of the Drosophila genome.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00144-A-4
Screen title: Notch pathway regulation (4)
Assay: External sensory organ morphology and viability
Method: Visual inspection
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Tissue
Biomodel: pnr-GAL4
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: Phenotype strength
Cutoff: np
Notes:

Notch pathway regulation (4)
CG14837
0 none no

Reference

Genome-wide analysis of Notch signalling in Drosophila by transgenic RNAi. Mummery-Widmer et al., 2009

Genome-wide RNA interference (RNAi) screens have identified near-complete sets of genes involved in cellular processes. However, this methodology has not yet been used to study complex developmental processes in a tissue-specific manner. Here we report the use of a library of Drosophila strains expressing inducible hairpin RNAi constructs to study the Notch signalling pathway during external sensory organ development. We assigned putative loss-of-function phenotypes to 21.2% of the protein-coding Drosophila genes. Using secondary assays, we identified 6 new genes involved in asymmetric cell division and 23 novel genes regulating the Notch signalling pathway. By integrating our phenotypic results with protein interaction data, we constructed a genome-wide, functionally validated interaction network governing Notch signalling and asymmetric cell division. We used clustering algorithms to identify nuclear import pathways and the COP9 signallosome as Notch regulators. Our results show that complex developmental processes can be analysed on a genome-wide level and provide a unique resource for functional annotation of the Drosophila genome.

Screen details

Stable Id: GR00144-A-4
Screen title: Notch pathway regulation (4)
Assay: External sensory organ morphology and viability
Method: Visual inspection
Scope: Genome-wide
Screen type: in vivo
Species: Drosophila melanogaster
Biosource: Tissue
Biomodel: pnr-GAL4
Library: VDRC, np
Reagent type: UAS-IR construct
Score type: Phenotype strength
Cutoff: np
Notes:

Reagent information for gene 38849 (CG14837)

Reagent IDTypeLibrary
71149 dsRNA
Open Biosystems|Open Biosystems|1 and 2|FlyBase release 2 - 4|15466|dsRNA|http://www.openbiosystems.com/
BKN30331 dsRNA
BKN|Boutros Lab|1|FlyBase release 4, 5|19708|dsRNA|http://b110-wiki.dkfz.de/signaling/wiki/display/rnaiwiki/Drosophila+RNAi+libraries
DRSC10207 dsRNA
DRSC|Drosophila RNAi Screening Center (DRSC)|2|FlyBase release 2 - 5|42076|dsRNA|http://www.flyrnai.org/
AMB26335 dsRNA
Ambion|Ambion|1|FlyBase release 2|13071|dsRNA|http://www.invitrogen.com/site/us/en/home/brands/ambion.html?CID=fl-ambion
MRC078_A06 dsRNA
MRC|MRC|1|FlyBase release 2|13089|dsRNA|http://www.hutchison-mrc.cam.ac.uk/
HFA10207 dsRNA
Heidelberg Fly Array (HFA)|Boutros Lab|1|FlyBase release 2|21306|dsRNA|http://b110-wiki.dkfz.de/signaling/wiki/display/rnaiwiki/Drosophila+RNAi+libraries
18406 UAS-IR construct
GD|Vienna Drosophila RNAi Center (VDRC)|1|FlyBase release 3|21066|UAS-IR construct|http://stockcenter.vdrc.at/control/main
18407 UAS-IR construct
GD|Vienna Drosophila RNAi Center (VDRC)|1|FlyBase release 3|21066|UAS-IR construct|http://stockcenter.vdrc.at/control/main
107466 UAS-IR construct
KK|Vienna Drosophila RNAi Center (VDRC)|null|FlyBase|10714|UAS-IR construct|http://stockcenter.vdrc.at/control/main

Gene information for gene 38849 (CG14837)

Gene:
Alternate gene names:DmelCG14837
Description:
Chromosome:3L
Locus:
Biotype:protein-coding
Status:live
Entrez Gene ID:
Homologs:0
FLYBASE:
Uniprot:
RefSeq ID: -

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