By using systems biology, we newly identified two DNA damage repair genes, RpA1 and Chk1, to be involved in the pathology of a neurodegenerative disease, spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1). We also revealed that modulation of the two genes remarkably extended lifespan of SCA1 model flies.
Researcher Information
JST CREST
Research Area: “Creation of a Novel Technology towards Diagnosis and Treatment Based on Understanding of Molecular Pathogenesis of Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders”
Research Theme: “Development of Comprehensive Therapies for Polyglutamine Diseases”
Journal Information
Barclay S, Tamura T, Ito H, Fujita K, Tagawa K, Shimamura T, Katsuta A, Shiwaku H, Sone M, Imoto S, Miyano S, Okazawa H
“Systems biology analysis of Drosophila in vivo screen data elucidates core networks for DNA damage repair in SCA1”
Human Molecular Genetics
doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddt524
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[About Research]
Hitoshi Okazawa
Professor, Department of Neuropathology, Division of Pathophysiology, Medical Research Institute,
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Takafumi Kawaguchi
Life Innovation Group, Department of Innovation Research,
Japan Science and Technology Agency
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