DIlp7-Producing Neurons Regulate Insulin-Producing Cells in Drosophila
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Abstract
Cellular Insulin signaling shows a remarkable high molecular and functional conservation. Insulin-producing cells respond directly to nutritional cues in circulation and receive modulatory input from connected neuronal networks. Neuronal control integrates a wide range of variables including dietary change or environmental temperature. Although it is shown that neuronal input is sufficient to regulate Insulin-producing cells, the physiological relevance of this network remains elusive. In Drosophila melanogaster, Insulin-like peptide7-producing neurons are wired with Insulin-producing cells. We found that the former cells regulate the latter to facilitate larval development at high temperatures, and to regulate systemic Insulin signaling in adults feeding on calorie-rich food lacking dietary yeast. Our results demonstrate a role for neuronal innervation of Insulin-producing cells important for fruit flies to survive unfavorable environmental conditions.
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Original language | English |
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Article number | 630390 |
Journal | Frontiers in physiology |
Volume | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 27 Jul 2021 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
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- AKT, diet, heat resistance, insulin signaling, metabolism