Brain Development in Drosophila Melanogaster

ISBN-13: 9780387782607 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 160 str.

Technau, Gerhard Martin

Opis

The central nervous system (CNS) represents the organ with the highest structural and functional complexity. This book provides an overview of some major facets of research on Drosophila brain development.

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CONTENTS

1. The Development of the Drosophila Larval Brain

Volker Hartenstein, Shana Spindler, Wayne Pereanu and Siaumin Fung

Abstract

Synopsis of the Phases and Elements of Drosophila Brain Development

Progenitors of the Drosophila Brain: Neuroblasts and Ganglion Mother Cells

The Generic Cell Types of the Drosophila Brain

Neuroanatomy of the Developing Drosophila Brain: The Systems of Lineages,

Tracts and Compartments

Outlook

2. Anteroposterior Regionalization of the Brain: Genetic and Comparative Aspects

Robert Lichtneckert and Heinrich Reichert

Abstract

Introduction

The Cephalic Gap Genes Otd/Otx and Ems/Emx Control Anterior

Brain Development

The Hox Genes Pattern the Posterior Brain

Evidence for a Tripartite Organization of the Brain

3. Dorsoventral Paterning of the Brain: A Comparative Approach

Rolf Urbach and Gerhard M. Technau

Abstract

Introduction

DV Patterning of the Truncal Part of the CNS in Drosophila and vertebrates

DV patterning of the brain in Drosophila

A comparison with DV regionalization of the vertebrate telencephalon

Conclusions

4. Disection of the Embryonic Brain Using Photoactivated Gene Expresion

Jonathan Minden

Abstract

Introduction

Procephalic Blastoderm Fate Map

Brain-Forming Mitotic Domains Populate Distinct Brain Regions

Conclusion

5. Design of the Larval Chemosensory System

Reinhard F. Stocker

Abstract

Introduction

Chemosensory Organs of the Larval Head

Olfactory System

Gustatory System

The Drosophila Larva as a Model for Smell and Taste

6. Development of the Drosophila Olfactory System

Veronica Rodrigues and Thomas Hummel

Abstract

Introduction

Organization of the Drosophila Adult Olfactory System

Specification of the Olfactory Sense Organs

Olfactory Lineages Revisited

Origin of Glial Cells

Development of ORN Connectivity

Olfactory Map Organization

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of ORN Wiring Specificity

Specification of Projection Neurons

Development of PN Dendrites

Concluding Remarks

7. The Olfactory Sensory Map in Drosophila

Philippe P. Laissue and Leslie B. Vosshall

Abstract

Introduction

Olfactory Organs and Olfactory Sensory Neurons of Drosophila

Odorant Receptor Gene Expression

Ligand Tuning Profiles

A Receptor-Based Map of Glomerular Projections

Sexual Dimorphism in the Drosophila Olfactory System

Concluding Remarks

8. Optic Lobe Development

Karl-Friedrich Fischbach and Peter Robin Hiesinger

Abstract

Introduction

The Adult Visual System Is Organized into Parallel Visuotoptic

Functional Pathways

Lamina Development

Medulla and Lobula Complex Development

Concluding Remarks

9. Clonal Unit Architecture of the Adult Fly Brain

Kei Ito and Takeshi Awasaki

Abstract

Introduction

Structure of the Adult Brain

Techniques for Visualising Clonally Related Progeny

Clonal Unit Architecture in the Adult Brain

Formation of the Clonal Units During Development

Functional Importance of the Clonal Units

Conclusion

INDEX