DSK [FBbt_00048998]

Any neuron that expresses the neuropeptide Drosulfakinin (Dsk). Only the Dsk neurons of the pars intercerebralis (a subset of the insulin-producing cells) are thought to be neurosecretory (Soderberg et al., 2012).

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DSK

ID: FBbt_00048998

Nervous system Neuron

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## Classification

neuron

Relationships

expresses: Dsk

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
DSK-producing cell	exact synonym	Söderberg et al., 2012
dsk neuron	exact synonym	Söderberg et al., 2012
Dsk-producing neuron	exact synonym	Söderberg et al., 2012
DPC	exact synonym	Söderberg et al., 2012
DSK	exact synonym	Scheffer et al., 2020

Subclasses of DSK (9 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	DSKMP1A	Adult, Nervous_system, Peptidergic
	DSKMP1B	Adult, Nervous_system, Peptidergic
	DSKMP3	Adult, Nervous_system, Peptidergic
	adult Drosulfakinin neuron	Adult, Nervous_system, Neuron
	larval Drosulfakinin neuron of medial protocerebrum	Larva, Nervous_system, Neuron