研究目的
To determine the contributions of most Drosophila melanogaster larval olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs) to navigational behavior and understand how olfactory information is encoded and translated into behavior.
研究成果
Larval ORNs can be classified into four functional groups based on behavioral responses. Different temporal patterns of ORN activation lead to distinct behavioral outputs, with some ORNs responding to stimulus increments and others to decrements. This temporal encoding enhances the olfactory circuit's coding capacity, aiding efficient navigation in complex environments. Future studies should confirm these findings with natural odors and more ORNs.
研究不足
Odorants may activate multiple ORNs at higher concentrations, limiting specificity. The study used only four behavioral descriptors and lacked directional cues in some assays. Optogenetic stimulation was applied to only 7 out of 21 ORNs, and only three temporal patterns were tested. Results may not fully represent natural odor responses due to potential bleaching or adaptation issues.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Used chemical (odorants) and optogenetic (CsChrimson activation with red LED light) methods to activate ORNs. Employed a larval tracking assay to measure behavioral responses, including navigational parameters like run length, run speed, number of runs per trajectory, and curve rating. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were used for data interpretation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Drosophila melanogaster larvae (Canton-S wild-type and UAS-IVS-CsChrimson crossed with OrX-Gal4 lines) were used. Third-instar larvae (96-120 hours after egg laying) were selected for experiments. Data were collected from video recordings of larval movements.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes CCD camera (Basler Ace series), IR LEDs (850 nm), red LED light strips (630 nm), Raspberry Pi microprocessor, Jaz spectrometer (Ocean Optics), power supply (Rigol DP832), and software (MATLAB, R, Statistica). Materials include odorants (Sigma-Aldrich), paraffin oil, agarose, all-trans-retinal (ATR), sucrose, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and filter papers (GE-Whatman).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Larvae were pre-exposed to odorants or optogenetically stimulated. For optogenetics, larvae expressing CsChrimson in specific ORNs were exposed to red light at different frequencies (0.04 Hz, 1 Hz, constant). Larval movements were tracked in a 22-cm x 22-cm arena, and data were processed using custom MATLAB routines.
5:04 Hz, 1 Hz, constant). Larval movements were tracked in a 22-cm x 22-cm arena, and data were processed using custom MATLAB routines. Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Statistical analyses included Kolmogorov-Smirnoff test, Kruskal-Wallis multiple comparison test, and Student's t-test. Data were normalized and analyzed using PCA and hierarchical clustering in R.
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CCD camera
Basler Ace series
Basler
Recording larval movements in behavioral assays
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Spectrometer
Jaz
Ocean Optics
Measuring irradiance at the arena surface
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Odorants
Various
Sigma-Aldrich Inc.
Activating ORNs in chemical stimulation experiments
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all-trans-retinal
ATR
Sigma-Aldrich Inc.
Upregulating CsChrimson expression in optogenetics
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LED light
850 nm
Environmental lights Inc.
Dark-field illumination for larval tracking
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LED light strips
630 nm
Optogenetic stimulation of CsChrimson-expressing ORNs
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Power supply
DP832
Rigol
Providing power for LED strips and optocoupler
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Microprocessor
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi
Controlling LED light strips
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Relay module
16-Channel Relay Module
SainSmart
Connecting and controlling LED strips
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Software
MATLAB
Mathworks Inc.
Data processing and analysis of larval trajectories
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Software
R
R Foundation
Statistical analysis and clustering
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Software
Statistica
Statsoft Inc.
Statistical analysis
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Paraffin oil
Sigma-Aldrich Inc.
Diluent for odorants
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Agarose
Apex Bioresearch
Preparing crawling surface for larvae
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Filter discs
60 mm
GE-Whatman
Used in behavior assays for odor application
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