A single pair of pharyngeal neurons functions as a commander to reject high salt in Drosophila melanogaster

A single pair of pharyngeal neurons functions as a commander to reject high salt in Drosophila melanogaster

Salt (NaCl), is an essential nutrient for survival, while excessive salt can be detrimental. In the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, internal taste organs in the pharynx are critical gatekeepers impacting the decision to accept or reject a food. Currently, our understanding of the mechanism throu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jiun Sang, Subash Dhakal, Bhanu Shrestha, Dharmendra Kumar Nath, Yunjung Kim, Anindya Ganguly, Craig Montell, Youngseok Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2024-04-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
salt
pharynx
ionotropic receptor 60b
internal sensor
DrosoX
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/93464

Similar Items

Similar Items