A conserved protein tyrosine phosphatase, PTPN-22, functions in diverse developmental processes in C. elegans
by Shaonil Binti, Adison G. Linder, Philip T. Edeen, David S. Fay
Protein tyrosine phosphatases non-receptor type (PTPNs) have been studied extensively in the context of the adaptive immune system; however, their roles beyond immunoregulation are less well explored. Here we identify novel functions for the conserved C. elegans phosphatase PTPN-22, establishing its role in nematode molting, cell adhesion, and cytoskeletal regulation. Through a non-biased genetic screen, we found that loss... Читать дальше...