Caspase activity and a specific cytochrome C are required for sperm differentiation in Drosophila.

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Summary

It is shown that apoptotic proteins play an essential role during spermatid individualization in Drosophila melanogaster, and that a giant ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme, dBruce, is required to protect the sperm nucleus against hypercondensation and degeneration.

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Published
2003-05-01
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Keywords

Spermatid, Biology, Cell biology, Drosophila melanogaster, Sperm

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