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Daneshvar, K., Nath, S., Khan, A., Shover, W., Richardson, C., Goodliffe, J.M. (2013). MicroRNA miR-308 regulates dMyc through a negative feedback loop in Drosophila.  Biol. Open 2(1): 1--9.
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FBrf0220584
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Research paper
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The abundance of Myc protein must be exquisitely controlled to avoid growth abnormalities caused by too much or too little Myc. An intriguing mode of regulation exists in which Myc protein itself leads to reduction in its abundance. We show here that dMyc binds to the miR-308 locus and increases its expression. Using our gain-of-function approach, we show that an increase in miR-308 causes a destabilization of dMyc mRNA and reduced dMyc protein levels. In vivo knockdown of miR-308 confirmed the regulation of dMyc levels in embryos. This regulatory loop is crucial for maintaining appropriate dMyc levels and normal development. Perturbation of the loop, either by elevated miR-308 or elevated dMyc, caused lethality. Combining elevated levels of both, therefore restoring balance between miR-308 and dMyc levels, resulted in lower apoptotic activity and suppression of lethality. These results reveal a sensitive feedback mechanism that is crucial to prevent the pathologies caused by abnormal levels of dMyc.
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PMC3545263 (PMC) (EuropePMC)
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Abbreviation
    Biol. Open
    Title
    Biology open
    ISBN/ISSN
    2046-6390
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