2023
The rich non-coding RNA landscape of the Drosophila antenna
Talross G, Carlson J. The rich non-coding RNA landscape of the Drosophila antenna. Cell Reports 2023, 42: 112482. PMID: 37167060, PMCID: PMC10431215, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrosophila antennaPheromone-sensing neuronsLong non-coding RNAsNon-coding RNAsDrosophila olfactory systemRole of lncRNAsMultiple complex behaviorsRNA landscapeOlfactory receptor neuronsNeuronal lncRNAsNeural developmentLncRNAsReceptor neuronsModel systemPheromonal responsesOlfactory systemCritical roleNeuron mapNervous systemRNACombination of lncRNAsSpeciationNeuronsRole
2008
A Regulatory Code for Neuron-Specific Odor Receptor Expression
Ray A, van Naters W, Carlson JR. A Regulatory Code for Neuron-Specific Odor Receptor Expression. PLOS Biology 2008, 6: e125. PMID: 18846726, PMCID: PMC2430909, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlfactory receptor neuronsORN classesAxon guidance genesOdor receptorsAmino acid sequenceMost olfactory receptor neuronsReceptor gene regulationDrosophila speciesPhylogenetic approachGene regulationGenome sequenceTranscription factorsIndividual olfactory receptor neuronsRegulatory elementsAcid sequenceChemosensory organsRegulatory codeGenetic analysisMaxillary palpsGenesLarge repertoireReceptor neuronsReceptor geneExpressionNeuron map
2007
Mechanisms of Odor Receptor Gene Choice in Drosophila
Ray A, van Naters Wv, Shiraiwa T, Carlson JR. Mechanisms of Odor Receptor Gene Choice in Drosophila. Neuron 2007, 53: 353-369. PMID: 17270733, PMCID: PMC1986798, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2006.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReceptor gene choiceOlfactory receptor neuronsGene choiceNegative regulatory elementAsymmetric segregationAlternative splicingNegative feedback regulationSingle geneTranscription factorsORN classesRegulatory elementsCombinatorial codeDicistronic mRNACommon progenitorMutational analysisDrosophilaRegulatory factorsOlfactory organFeedback regulationOdor receptorsReceptor neuronsReceptor geneGenesNeuron mapReceptor repertoire
2005
Coexpression of Two Functional Odor Receptors in One Neuron
Goldman AL, van Naters W, Lessing D, Warr CG, Carlson JR. Coexpression of Two Functional Odor Receptors in One Neuron. Neuron 2005, 45: 661-666. PMID: 15748842, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2005.01.025.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
The Molecular Basis of Odor Coding in the Drosophila Antenna
Hallem EA, Ho MG, Carlson JR. The Molecular Basis of Odor Coding in the Drosophila Antenna. Cell 2004, 117: 965-979. PMID: 15210116, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2004.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlfactory receptor neuronsDrosophila antennaMolecular basisOdorant receptor repertoireFunctional analysisReceptor repertoireOlfactory organOdor codingReceptor neuronsIndividual receptorsSame cellsReceptor transductionNumber of receptorsNeuron mapReceptorsRepertoireBreadth of tuningTransductionDifferent odorantsInhibitory responsesOdorantsElectrophysiological recordingsNeuronsCellsVivo