Successful
neurogenesis
requires
adequate
proliferation
of
neural
stem
cells
(NSCs)
and
their
progeny,
followed
by
neuronal
differentiation,
maturation
survival.
NSCs
inhabit
a
complex
cellular
microenvironment,
the
niche,
which
influences
behaviour.
To
ensure
sustained
neurogenesis,
niche
must
respond
to
extrinsic,
environmental
changes
whilst
fulfilling
intrinsic
requirements
neurogenic
program
adapting
roles
accordingly.
However,
very
little
is
known
about
how
different
adjust
properties
such
inputs.
Here,
we
show
that
nutritional
NSC-derived
signals
induce
remodelling
Drosophila
cortex
glia,
this
glial
evolving
needs
NSCs.
First,
nutrition-induced
activation
PI3K/Akt
drives
glia
expand
membrane
processes.
Second,
when
emerge
from
quiescence
resume
proliferation,
they
signal
promote
formation
bespoke
structure
around
each
NSC
lineage.
The
remodelled
essential
for
newborn
neuron
Cell,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
163(2), P. 340 - 353
Published: Oct. 1, 2015
Stem
cells
reside
in
specialized
microenvironments
known
as
niches.
During
Drosophila
development,
glial
provide
a
niche
that
sustains
the
proliferation
of
neural
stem
(neuroblasts)
during
starvation.
We
now
find
cell
also
preserves
neuroblast
under
conditions
hypoxia
and
oxidative
stress.
Lipid
droplets
form
glia
stress
limit
levels
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
inhibit
oxidation
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs).
These
protect
neuroblasts
from
peroxidation
chain
reactions
can
damage
many
types
macromolecules.
The
underlying
antioxidant
mechanism
involves
diverting
PUFAs,
including
diet-derived
linoleic
acid,
away
membranes
to
core
lipid
droplets,
where
they
are
less
vulnerable
peroxidation.
This
study
reveals
an
role
for
could
be
relevant
different
biological
contexts.
Glia,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
65(4), P. 606 - 638
Published: Jan. 30, 2017
Glia
play
crucial
roles
in
the
development
and
homeostasis
of
nervous
system.
While
GLIA
Drosophila
embryo
have
been
well
characterized,
their
study
adult
system
has
limited.
Here,
we
present
a
detailed
description
glia
system,
based
on
analysis
some
500
glial
drivers
identified
within
collection
synthetic
GAL4
lines.
We
find
that
make
up
∼10%
cells
envelop
all
compartments
neurons
(soma,
dendrites,
axons)
as
whole.
Our
morphological
suggests
set
simple
rules
governing
morphogenesis
interactions
with
other
cells.
All
subtypes
minimize
contact
neighbors
but
maximize
adapt
macromorphology
micromorphology
to
neuronal
entities
they
envelop.
Finally,
show
no
obvious
spatial
organization
or
registration
entities.
regional
specializations,
together
powerful
genetic
toolkit
provide,
will
facilitate
functional
mature
2017
2017;65:606–638
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Nov. 14, 2014
The
efficacy
of
neuronal
function
requires
a
well-balanced
extracellular
ion
homeostasis
and
steady
supply
with
nutrients
metabolites.
Therefore,
all
organisms
equipped
complex
nervous
system
developed
so-called
blood-brain
barrier,
protecting
it
from
an
uncontrolled
entry
solutes,
metabolites
or
pathogens.
In
higher
vertebrates,
this
diffusion
barrier
is
established
by
polarized
endothelial
cells
that
form
extensive
tight
junctions,
whereas
in
lower
vertebrates
invertebrates
the
exclusively
formed
glial
cells.
Here,
we
review
development
Drosophila
melanogaster.
system,
at
least
seven
morphologically
distinct
cell
classes
can
be
distinguished.
Two
these
barrier.
Perineurial
participate
nutrient
uptake
establish
first
subperineurial
septate
which
block
paracellular
thus
seal
hemolymph.
We
summarize
molecular
basis
junction
formation
address
different
transport
systems
expressed
forming
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Oct. 29, 2015
How
different
organs
in
the
body
sense
growth
perturbations
distant
tissues
to
coordinate
their
size
during
development
is
poorly
understood.
Here
we
mutate
an
invertebrate
orphan
relaxin
receptor
gene,
Drosophila
Leucine-rich
repeat-containing
G
protein-coupled
3
(Lgr3),
and
find
asymmetries
similar
those
found
insulin-like
peptide
8
(dilp8)
mutants,
which
fail
with
developmental
timing.
Indeed,
mutation
or
RNA
intereference
(RNAi)
against
Lgr3
suppresses
delay
pupariation
induced
by
imaginal
disc
perturbation
ectopic
Dilp8
expression.
By
tagging
endogenous
performing
cell
type-specific
RNAi,
map
this
activity
a
new
subset
of
CNS
neurons,
four
are
pair
bilateral
pars
intercerebralis
Lgr3-positive
(PIL)
neurons
that
respond
specifically
increasing
cAMP-dependent
signalling.
Our
work
sheds
light
on
function
evolution
receptors
reveals
novel
neuroendocrine
circuit
responsive
aberrations.
Glia,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
67(1), P. 5 - 26
Published: Nov. 15, 2018
Abstract
Glial
cells
constitute
without
any
dispute
an
essential
element
in
providing
efficiently
operating
nervous
system.
Work
many
labs
over
the
last
decades
has
demonstrated
that
neuronal
function,
from
action
potential
generation
to
its
propagation,
eliciting
synaptic
responses
subsequent
postsynaptic
integration,
is
evolutionarily
highly
conserved.
Likewise,
biology
of
glial
appears
conserved
core
elements
and
therefore,
a
deeper
understanding
expected
benefit
analyzing
model
organisms
such
as
Drosophila
melanogaster
.
particularly
well
suited
for
studying
since
fly
system
only
limited
number
exists,
which
can
be
individually
identified
based
on
position
set
molecular
markers.
In
combination
with
well‐known
genetic
tool
box
unprecedented
level
analysis
feasible,
not
help
identify
novel
molecules
principles
governing
cell
function
but
also
will
better
understand
functions
first
mammalian
Here
we
review
current
knowledge
glia
spark
interest
using
this
analyze
complex
traits
future.