Mutations in antimicrobial peptides differently affect sleep and plasticity
Rahul Kumar, Gokul Madhav, Priyanka Balasubramanian, Rhea Lakhiani, Mugdha Joshi, Vibhu Jaggi, Anushna Pal, Imroze Khan, Krishna V. Melnattur
This study shows that mutations in different antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in Drosophila affect sleep and sleep-dependent functions differently, with Group C mutants showing unique sleep and memory impairments despite reduced sleep.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience