Flies have 8 insulins, 5 of which are produced in adults. And only one classical insulin receptor. What's up with that? @Mekki1909 finds a role for non-neuronal insulin-like peptide 7 (Ilp7) developmental heat tolerance and survival on a low-protein diet.
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RT @interactivefly: Prince, E., Kretzschmar, J., Trautenberg, L. C., Broschk, S. and Brankatschk, M. (2021). DIlp7-Producing Neurons Regula…
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Prince, E., Kretzschmar, J., Trautenberg, L. C., Broschk, S. and Brankatschk, M. (2021). DIlp7-Producing Neurons Regulate Insulin-Producing Cells in #Drosophila. Front Physiol 12: 630390 https://t.co/XKMjZ2BMxg
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RT @fly_papers: DIlp7-Producing Neurons Regulate Insulin-Producing Cells in Drosophila https://t.co/B40uMxZQ43