Lung function candidate genes in Drosophila melanogaster
Emma Szamek, Zsuzsa Markus, Marina Molina Altamirano, Núria Corbella-Rius, Ian Michael Adcock, Sofia Jorge Araújo, Ian Sayers, Μάριος Γεωργίου
This study identifies candidate genes for lung function in Drosophila melanogaster through loss-of-function analysis, finding 11 genes involved in epithelial homeostasis and COPD-related gene expression differences.
bioRxiv · Jun 12, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology