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May 4, 2026

Glial mediation of hormonal actions on the Drosophila brain.

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EIEisuke ImuraNONaoki OkamotoNYNaoki Yamanaka

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Overview

Review summarizes how glial cells mediate hormonal effects on the central nervous system of Drosophila, suggesting broader implications.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore the role of glial cells in mediating hormonal signals within the Drosophila central nervous system (CNS).
  • Analysis of recent studies on glial cell functions in hormonal signaling
  • Discussion of various classes of hormones and their effects on neurons
  • Integration of physiological information conveyed by glial cells
  • Glial cells act as barriers and interpreters of hormonal signals in the CNS.
  • Drosophila glia respond to insulin-like peptides, cytokines, and ecdysone, affecting neuronal activity.
  • Understanding glial mediation may reveal insights into neuroendocrine communication across species.

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Imura et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f8375e3ed186a739981806https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2026.101535
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