C. elegans Glia Are Bona Fide Odorant Receptor Cells

Neuron. 2020 Nov 25;108(4):588-589. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2020.10.026.

Abstract

There is increasing evidence that supporting/glial cells in sensory systems function in sensory transduction. Duan et al. demonstrate that the glial cells of the C. elegans amphid apparatus serve as odorant receptor cells and regulate neuronal output and behavior.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caenorhabditis elegans
  • Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins* / genetics
  • Neuroglia
  • Odorants
  • Receptors, Odorant* / genetics
  • Sensory Receptor Cells

Substances

  • Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins
  • Receptors, Odorant