sugar-sensing neuron of taste bristle [FBbt_00100041]

A sugar-sensing neuron that innervates a taste bristle (Montell, 2009). These neurons may also respond to amino acids (Dunipace et al., 2001; Ganguly et al., 2017).
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sugar-sensing neuron of taste bristle

ID: FBbt_00100041

Gustatory system Nervous system Sensory neuron

A sugar-sensing neuron that innervates a taste bristle (Montell, 2009). These neurons may also respond to amino acids (Dunipace et al., 2001; Ganguly et al., 2017).

The projection of S cells (sugar-sensitive) of the labellum to the subesophageal zone, and of leg gustatory sensilla to the thoracic ganglion are segregated from the projections of L2 GRNs (bitter-sensitive) to the central brain (Wang et al., 2004).

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Synonym Scope Reference
sugar neuron broad synonym Dunipace et al., 2001
S cell broad synonym Montell, 2009
S GRN broad synonym
Gr5a neuron narrow synonym Ganguly et al., 2017