Author response: Two classes of amine/glutamate multi-transmitter neurons innervate Drosophila internal male reproductive organs

Marta E. Chaverra; John Paul Toney; Lizetta D Dardenne-Ankringa; Jace Tolleson Knee; Ann R Morris; Joseph B Wadhams; Sarah J. Certel; R Steven Stowers

doi:10.7554/elife.108225.3.sa4

Author response: Two classes of amine/glutamate multi-transmitter neurons innervate Drosophila internal male reproductive organs

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Authors: Marta E. Chaverra, John Paul Toney, Lizetta D Dardenne-Ankringa, Jace Tolleson Knee, Ann R Morris, Joseph B Wadhams, Sarah J. Certel, R Steven Stowers

DOI: 10.7554/elife.108225.3.sa4

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Abstract

Drosophila internal male reproductive organs exhibit parallel innervation by two types of multi-transmitter neurons, a subset of which are essential for fertility, and organ-specific spatially discrete neurotransmitter receptor expression.

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Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Sperm and Testicular Function

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Publication date: 9 January 2026