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Evolutionary quantitative proteomics of reproductive interactions in Drosophila

ABSTRACT: We present data using a novel method to simultaneously identify and quantify transferred male seminal proteins and the female reproductive proteome using multiplexed Tandem-Mass-Tag (TMT) isobaric labelling of the lower female reproductive tracts dissected from virgin- or recently mated- females of three species of the virilis group. We identified over 200 putative male ejaculate proteins many of which show differential abundance between species. We also identified over 2000 proteins providing the first description of the Drosophila female reproductive tract proteome outside of the melanogaster group which also shows significant divergence between species. We then assessed the utility of species-specific compared to single species query databases for protein identification and quantification.

INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion Lumos

ORGANISM(S): Drosophila Virilis Drosophila Americana Drosophila Novamexicana

TISSUE(S): Spermatozoon, Female Reproductive System, Oviductal Fluid, Bursa Copulatrix, Seminal Plasma, Female Reproductive Gland, Spermatheca

SUBMITTER: Martin Garlovsky

LAB HEAD: Yasir H. Ahmed-Braimah

PROVIDER: PXD031638 | Pride | 2023-10-24

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Evolutionary Quantitative Proteomics of Reproductive Protein Divergence in Drosophila.

Garlovsky Martin D MD Ahmed-Braimah Yasir H YH

Molecular & cellular proteomics : MCP 20230628 8

Reproductive traits often evolve rapidly between species. Understanding the causes and consequences of this rapid divergence requires characterization of female and male reproductive proteins and their effect on fertilization success. Species in the Drosophila virilis clade exhibit rampant interspecific reproductive incompatibilities, making them ideal for studies on diversification of reproductive proteins and their role in speciation. Importantly, the role of intraejaculate protein abundance a ...[more]

PMID: 37391044

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Evolutionary quantitative proteomics of reproductive interactions in Drosophila

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Evolutionary Quantitative Proteomics of Reproductive Protein Divergence in Drosophila.

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