Crystal cells

Crystal cells are one class of hemocytes (blood cells) in Drosophila melanogaster.[1] They play a primary role in wound healing and Reactive Oxygen Species Production. They heal wounds primarily by creating a melanized mass analogous to a human blood clot or scab.[2] Reactive oxygen species production is important for fighting off infections. Crystal cells are larger than plasmatocytes and smaller than Lamellocytes and can be identified by their prominent prophenoloxidasae (PPO) crystals, which are the main protein structures which allow them to melanize. Crystal cells have also been shown to carry oxygen.[3]

Crystal cells in Drosophila are analogous to oenocytoids in other insects.[4]

References

  1. ^ Banerjee, Utpal; Girard, Juliet; Goins, Lauren; Spratford, Carrie (February 1, 2019). "Drosophila as a Genetic Model for Hematopoiesis". Genetics. 211 (2): 367–417. doi:10.1534/genetics.118.300223. PMC 6366919. PMID 30733377. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  2. ^ Gawa, Bidla; Malin, Lindgren; Theopold, Ulrich; Dushay, Mitchell (2005-01-01). "Hemolymph Coagulation and Phenoloxidase in Drosophila Larvae". Developmental & Comparative Immunology. 29 (8): 669–679. doi:10.1016/j.dci.2004.11.007. PMID 15854679. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  3. ^ Shin, Mingyu; Chang, Eunji; Lee, Daewon; Kim, Nayun; Cho, Bumsik; Cha, Nuri; Koranteng, Ferdinand; Song, Ji-Joon; Shim, Jiwon (2024-06-26). "Drosophila immune cells transport oxygen through PPO2 protein phase transition". Nature. 631 (8020): 350–359. Bibcode:2024Natur.631..350S. doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07583-x. PMC 11236712. PMID 38926577.
  4. ^ Hultmark, Dan; Andó, István (August 3, 2022). "Hematopoietic plasticity mapped in Drosophila and other insects". eLife. 11. doi:10.7554/eLife.78906. PMC 9348853. PMID 35920811.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.