European Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(5)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Circadian
rhythms
influence
various
physiological
and
behavioral
processes
such
as
sleep–wake
cycles,
hormone
secretion,
metabolism.
In
Drosophila
,
an
important
set
of
circadian
output
neurons
is
called
pars
intercerebralis
(PI)
neurons,
which
receive
input
from
specific
clock
DN1.
These
DN1
can
further
be
subdivided
into
functionally
anatomically
distinctive
anterior
(DN1a)
posterior
(DN1p)
clusters.
The
neuropeptide
diuretic
hormones
31
(Dh31)
44
(Dh44)
are
the
insect
neuropeptides
known
to
activate
PI
control
activity
rhythms.
However,
neurophysiological
basis
how
Dh31
Dh44
affect
neural
coding
mechanisms
underlying
sleep
in
not
well
understood.
Here,
we
identify
Dh31/Dh44‐dependent
spike
time
precision
plasticity
neurons.
We
first
find
that
a
mixture
enhanced
firing
compared
application
alone
alone.
next
synthesized
affects
membrane
potential
dynamics
precise
timing
neuronal
through
their
synergistic
interaction,
possibly
mediated
by
calcium‐activated
potassium
channel
conductance.
Further,
characterize
Dh31/Dh44
enhances
postsynaptic
potentials
Together,
these
results
suggest
multiplexed
neuropeptide‐dependent
.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Abstract
Circadian
rhythms
influence
various
physiological
and
behavioral
processes
such
as
sleep-wake
cycles,
hormone
secretion,
metabolism.
output
neurons
are
a
group
of
that
receive
input
from
the
central
circadian
clock
located
in
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
mammalian
brain
transmit
timing
information
to
different
regions
body,
coordinating
processes.
In
Drosophila
,
an
important
set
called
pars
intercerebralis
(PI)
neurons,
which
specific
DN1.
These
can
further
be
subdivided
into
functionally
anatomically
distinctive
anterior
(DN1a)
posterior
(DN1p)
clusters.
The
neuropeptide
diuretic
hormones
31
(Dh31)
44
(Dh44)
insect
neuropeptides
known
activate
PI
control
activity
rhythms.
However,
neurophysiological
basis
how
Dh31
Dh44
affect
neural
coding
mechanisms
underlying
sleep
is
not
well
understood.
Here,
we
identify
Dh31/Dh44-dependent
spike
time
precision
plasticity
neurons.
We
find
application
synthesized
affects
membrane
potential
dynamics
precise
neuronal
firing
through
their
synergistic
interaction,
possibly
mediated
by
calcium-activated
potassium
channel
conductance.
Further,
characterize
Dh31/Dh44
enhances
postsynaptic
potentials
Together,
these
results
suggest
multiplexed
neuropeptide-dependent
.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Understanding
the
physiological
mechanisms
that
modulate
memory
acquisition
and
consolidation
remains
among
most
ambitious
questions
in
neuroscience.
Massive
efforts
have
been
dedicated
to
deciphering
how
experience
affects
behavior,
different
sensory
phenomena
memory.
Our
ability
encode,
consolidate
retrieve
memories
depends
on
internal
drives,
sleep
stands
out
processes
affect
memory:
one
of
relatable
benefits
is
aiding
occurs
order
both
prepare
brain
learn
new
information,
after
a
learning
task,
those
memories.
Drosophila
lends
itself
study
interactions
between
sleep.
The
fruit
fly
provides
incomparable
genetic
resources,
mapped
connectome,
an
existing
framework
knowledge
molecular,
cellular,
circuit
sleep,
making
remarkable
model
decipher
sophisticated
regulation
by
quantity
quality
Research
has
stablished
not
only
facilitates
wild-type
memory-impaired
animals,
but
deprivation
interferes
with
In
addition,
it
well-accepted
paramount
processes.
Finally,
studies
shown
can
promote
drive.
Nevertheless,
molecular
network
underlying
this
intertwined
relationship
are
still
evasive.
Recent
work
shed
light
neural
substrates
mediate
sleep-dependent
consolidation.
similar
way,
mechanistic
insights
switch
control
sleep-independent
strategies
were
recently
described.
This
review
will
discuss
,
focusing
recent
advances
field
pointing
awaiting
be
investigated.
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila
,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
larvae.
We
find
2nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 100101 - 100101
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Sleep
disturbances
are
common
in
neurodevelopmental
disorders,
but
knowledge
of
molecular
factors
that
govern
sleep
young
animals
is
lacking.
Evidence
across
species,
including
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila
,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
larvae.
We
find
2nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila
,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
larvae.
We
find
2
nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3
rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
Drosophila
larvae.
We
find
2nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
Drosophila
larvae.
We
find
2nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.
Sleep
and
feeding
patterns
lack
strong
daily
rhythms
during
early
life.
As
diurnal
animals
mature,
is
consolidated
to
the
day
sleep
night.
In
Drosophila,
circadian
are
initiated
with
formation
of
a
circuit
connecting
central
clock
arousal
output
neurons;
emergence
also
enables
long-term
memory
(LTM).
However,
cues
that
trigger
development
this
clock-arousal
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
role
for
nutritional
status
in
driving
sleep-wake
rhythm
Drosophila
larvae.
We
find
2nd
instar
larval
period
(L2),
spread
across
day;
these
behaviors
become
organized
into
by
3rd
stage
(L3).
Forcing
mature
(L3)
adopt
immature
(L2)
strategies
disrupts
ability
exhibit
LTM.
addition,
(DN1a)-arousal
(Dh44)
itself
influenced
environment.
Finally,
demonstrate
Dh44
neurons
act
through
glucose
metabolic
genes
drive
onset
rhythms.
Together,
our
data
suggest
changes
energetic
demands
developing
organisms
sleep-circadian
circuits
behaviors.