Leucine Regulates Neuronal Health During Nutrient Deprivation in Caenorhabditis elegans
Muraleedharan Sudhanand, Akankshya Ramkrishna Sahu, Janhavi Desai, Urmi Bandyopadhyay, Abhishek Bhattacharya
This study shows that leucine, a branched-chain amino acid, prevents neuronal damage and behavioral decline in C. elegans during prolonged nutrient deprivation.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience