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Sex-biased expression of enteroendocrine cell-derived hormones contributes to higher fat storage in <i>Drosophila</i> females

Enteroendocrine (EE) cells in the Drosophila gut produce and release multiple factors, including Allatostatin A (AstA), Allatostatin C (AstC), neuropeptide F (NPF), tachykinin (Tk), Diuretic hormone 31 (Dh31), Bursicon, CCHamide 1, CCHamide 2, and short neuropeptide F. Collectively, these peptides ensure that physiology (e.g., fat storage, fluid balance) and behavior (e.g., feeding, sleep) are…

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