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GABA.sub.A receptor-expressing neurons promote consumption in Drosophila melanogaster
Feeding decisions are highly plastic and bidirectionally regulated by neurons that either promote or inhibit feeding. In Drosophila melanogaster, recent studies have identified four GABAergic interneurons that act as critical brakes to prevent incessant feeding. These GABAergic neurons may inhibit t...
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Published in: | PloS one 2017-03, Vol.12 (3), p.e0175177 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Feeding decisions are highly plastic and bidirectionally regulated by neurons that either promote or inhibit feeding. In Drosophila melanogaster, recent studies have identified four GABAergic interneurons that act as critical brakes to prevent incessant feeding. These GABAergic neurons may inhibit target neurons that drive consumption. Here, we tested this hypothesis by examining GABA receptors and neurons that promote consumption. We find that Resistance to dieldrin (RDL), a GABA.sub.A type receptor, is required for proper control of ingestion. Knockdown of Rdl in a subset of neurons causes overconsumption of tastants. Acute activation of these neurons is sufficient to drive consumption of appetitive substances and non-appetitive substances and acute silencing of these neurons decreases consumption. Taken together, these studies identify GABA.sub.A receptor-expressing neurons that promote Drosophila ingestive behavior and provide insight into feeding regulation. |
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ISSN: | 1932-6203 1932-6203 |
DOI: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0175177 |