Peptides,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
80, P. 96 - 107
Published: Feb. 19, 2016
Malpighian
tubules
are
critical
organs
for
epithelial
fluid
transport
and
stress
tolerance
in
insects,
under
neuroendocrine
control
by
multiple
neuropeptides
secreted
identified
neurons.
Here,
we
demonstrate
roles
CRF-like
diuretic
hormone
44
(DH44)
Drosophila
melanogaster
kinin
(Drome-kinin,
DK)
desiccation
starvation
tolerance.
Gene
expression
labelled
DH44
ligand
binding
data,
as
well
highly
selective
knockdowns
and/or
neuronal
ablations
of
neurons
the
pars
intercerebralis
receptor
(DH44-R2)
tubule
principal
cells,
indicate
that
suppression
signalling
improves
intact
fly.
Drome-kinin
receptor,
encoded
leucokinin
gene,
LKR,
is
expressed
stellate
cells
tubules.
LKR
knockdown
DH44-expressing
reduces
tubule-specific
suggesting
interactions
between
LK
pathways.
Finally,
although
a
role
DK
was
not
defined,
novel
cell-specific
Starvation
increases
gene
LKR.
Also,
significantly
reduced
tolerance,
demonstrating
neuropeptide
during
stress.
Internal
states
can
profoundly
alter
the
behavior
of
animals.
A
quantitative
understanding
behavioral
changes
upon
metabolic
challenges
is
key
to
a
mechanistic
dissection
how
animals
maintain
nutritional
homeostasis.
We
used
an
automated
video
tracking
setup
characterize
amino
acid
and
reproductive
interact
shape
exploitation
exploration
decisions
taken
by
adult
Drosophila
melanogaster.
find
that
these
two
have
specific
effects
on
stop
at
leave
proteinaceous
food
patches.
Furthermore,
internal
nutrient
state
defines
exploration-exploitation
trade-off:
nutrient-deprived
flies
focus
patches
while
satiated
explore
more
globally.
Finally,
we
show
olfaction
mediates
efficient
recognition
yeast
as
appropriate
protein
source
in
mated
females
octopamine
specifically
required
mediate
homeostatic
postmating
responses
without
affecting
sensing.
therefore
modulate
aspects
change
selection.
Peptides,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
80, P. 96 - 107
Published: Feb. 19, 2016
Malpighian
tubules
are
critical
organs
for
epithelial
fluid
transport
and
stress
tolerance
in
insects,
under
neuroendocrine
control
by
multiple
neuropeptides
secreted
identified
neurons.
Here,
we
demonstrate
roles
CRF-like
diuretic
hormone
44
(DH44)
Drosophila
melanogaster
kinin
(Drome-kinin,
DK)
desiccation
starvation
tolerance.
Gene
expression
labelled
DH44
ligand
binding
data,
as
well
highly
selective
knockdowns
and/or
neuronal
ablations
of
neurons
the
pars
intercerebralis
receptor
(DH44-R2)
tubule
principal
cells,
indicate
that
suppression
signalling
improves
intact
fly.
Drome-kinin
receptor,
encoded
leucokinin
gene,
LKR,
is
expressed
stellate
cells
tubules.
LKR
knockdown
DH44-expressing
reduces
tubule-specific
suggesting
interactions
between
LK
pathways.
Finally,
although
a
role
DK
was
not
defined,
novel
cell-specific
Starvation
increases
gene
LKR.
Also,
significantly
reduced
tolerance,
demonstrating
neuropeptide
during
stress.