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Neuromodulators: an essential part of survival
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Neuromodulators: an essential part of survival

Joy Alcedo and Veena Prahlad
Journal of neurogenetics, Vol.34(3-4), pp.475-481
10/01/2020
DOI: 10.1080/01677063.2020.1839066
PMCID: PMC7811185
PMID: 33170042

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Abstract

The coordination between the animal's external environment and internal state requires constant modulation by chemicals known as neuromodulators. Neuromodulators, such as biogenic amines, neuropeptides and cytokines, promote organismal homeostasis. Over the past several decades, Caenorhabditis elegans has grown into a powerful model organism that allows the elucidation of the mechanisms of action of neuromodulators that are conserved across species. In this perspective, we highlight a collection of articles in this issue that describe how neuromodulators optimize C. elegans survival.
non-FLP homeostasis serotonin C. elegans; neuromodulators insulin-like peptides Octopamine FMRFamide-like peptides non-ILP neuropeptides survival tyramine dopamine

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