Mettl5 coordinates protein production and degradation of PERIOD to regulate sleep in Drosophila
Xiaoyu Wu, Xingzhuo Yang, Tiantian Fu, Yikang S. Rong, Juan Du
This study shows that Mettl5 regulates sleep in Drosophila by affecting PERIOD protein levels through translational control and proteasome function.
eLife · May 8, 2026Peer-reviewedGenetics