Genome-wide cell-based RNAi screen related to JAK/STAT signaling

Fisher KH, Fragiadaki M, Pugazhendhi D, Bausek N, Arredondo MA, Thomas SJ, Brown S, Zeidler MP. A genome-wide RNAi screen identifies MASK as a positive regulator of cytokine receptor stability. J Cell Sci. 2018 May 30. PMID: 29848658.

From the abstract: "... In order to transduce ligand activation, cytokine receptors must dimerise. However, mechanisms regulating their dimerisation are poorly understood. In order to better understand the processes regulating cytokine receptor levels, activity and dimerisation, we used the highly conserved JAK/STAT pathway in Drosophila, which acts via a single receptor, known as Domeless. We have performed a genome-wide RNAi screen in Drosophila cells, identifying MASK as a positive regulator of Domeless dimerisation and protein levels. ... our results identify MASK as a novel regulator of cytokine receptor levels, and suggest functional conservation, which may have implications for human health."