Modulation of Drosophila post-feeding physiology and behavior by the neuropeptide leucokinin.

Behavior and physiology are orchestrated by neuropeptides acting as central neuromodulators and circulating hormones. An outstanding question is how these neuropeptides function to coordinate complex and competing behaviors. In Drosophila, the neuropeptide leucokinin (LK) modulates diverse functions...

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Main Authors: Meet Zandawala, Maria E Yurgel, Michael J Texada, Sifang Liao, Kim F Rewitz, Alex C Keene, Dick R Nässel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-11-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6245514?pdf=render