Drosophila melanogaster tolerates several hours of anoxia (the absence of
oxygen) by entering a protective coma. A burst of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is
produced when oxygen is reintroduced to the cells. ROS causes oxidative damage to
critical cellular molecules, which contribute to aging and development of certain agerelated
conditions. The amino acid, methionine, is susceptible to oxidation, although this
damage can be reversed by methionine sulfoxide reductases (Msr). This project
investigates the effect of Msr-deficiency on anoxia tolerance in Drosophila throughout
the lifespan of the animal. The data show that the time for recovery from the
protective comma as well as the survival of the animals lacking any Msr activity
depends on how quickly the coma is induced by the anoxic conditions. Insight into
the roles(s) of Msr genes under anoxic stress can lead us to a path of designing
therapeutic drugs around these genes in relation to stroke. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_40862 |
| Contributors | Suthakaran, Nirthieca (author), Binninger, David (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 79 p., application/pdf |
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