Renal neuroendocrine control of desiccation and cold tolerance by Drosophila suzukii.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuropeptides are central to the regulation of physiological and behavioural processes in insects, directly impacting cold and desiccation survival. However, little is known about the control mechanisms governing these responses in Drosophila suzukii. The close phylogenetic relationship of D. suzukii with Drosophila melanogaster allows, through genomic and functional studies, an insight into the mechanisms directing stress tolerance in D. suzukii.

Results

Capability (Capa), leucokinin (LK), diuretic hormone 44 (DH₄₄ ) and DH₃₁ neuropeptides demonstrated a high level of conservation between D. suzukii and D. melanogaster with respect to peptide sequences, neuronal expression, receptor localisation, and diuretic function in the Malpighian tubul

SUBMITTER: Terhzaz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5888198 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature