The Drosophila myogenic inhibitor Him gene is essential for adult muscle function and muscle stem cell maintenance
Robert Mitchell-Gee, Robert Hoff, Kumar Vishal, Daniel Hancock, Sam McKitrick, Cristina Newnes-Querejeta, TyAnna L. Lovato, Richard M. Cripps, Michael V. Taylor
This paper identifies Him as a marker for Drosophila adult muscle stem cells and shows its role in maintaining muscle stem cell numbers and flight ability during aging.
bioRxiv · Sep 6, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology