The Drosophila IR20a Integrates L-arginine and Salt Signals via Distinct Subunit Assemblies
B Wang, Guangnan Qu, Xutong Wang, Hubert Amrein, Yan Chen
This study identifies IR20a as a multimodal receptor in Drosophila that detects arginine and low NaCl salt through distinct subunit assemblies, enhancing feeding behavior.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience