Visualizing Mushroom Body Neurons in <em>Drosophila</em> Brains via Immunostaining
Source: Kelly, S. M., et al. Dissection and Immunofluorescent Staining of Mushroom Body and Photoreceptor Neurons in Adult Drosophila melanogaster Brains. J. Vis. Exp. (2017). This video demonstrates a detailed immunostaining protocol to visualize phenotypic defects in the mushroom bodies of mutant Drosophila brains. The protocol involves using antibodies against Fas2, a protein involved in axonal guidance that facilitates the proper morphological and functional development of the mushroom body.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Visualized Experiments
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3791/31313
- Primary Topic
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00