RNA transcribed from heterochromatic simple-tandem repeats are required for male fertility and histone-protamine exchange in Drosophila melanogaster
W. K. Mills, Y. C. G. Lee, A. M. Kochendoerfer, E. M. Dunleavy, G. H. Karpen
This study shows that AAGAG satellite RNA is essential for male fertility and histone-protamine exchange in Drosophila, with functions in spermatogenesis and rapid evolutionary changes across species.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2019 · PreprintCell Biology