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A subset of neurons controls the permeability of the peritrophic matrix and midgut structure in Drosophila adults.
The Journal of experimental biology - 1 Aug 2016
Kenmoku Hiroyuki, Ishikawa Hiroki, Ote Manabu, Kuraishi Takayuki, Kurata Shoichiro
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The metazoan gut performs multiple physiological functions, including digestion and absorption of nutrients, and also serves as a physical and chemical barrier against ingested pathogens and abrasive particles. Maintenance of these functions and structures is partly controlled by the nervous system, yet the precise roles and mechanisms of the neural control of gut integrity remain to be clarified in Drosophila...
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