Glutamate, GABA, and dense-core vesicle secretion regulate predatory feeding in 
the nematode Pristionchus pacificus

Onodera, A; Zhang, A; Chihara, T; Sommer, RJ; Okumura, M

doi:10.1101/2024.06.18.599456

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Glutamate, GABA, and dense-core vesicle secretion regulate predatory feeding in the nematode Pristionchus pacificus

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Sommer, RJ
Department Integrative Evolutionary Biology, Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, Max Planck Society;

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Onodera, A., Zhang, A., Chihara, T., Sommer, R., & Okumura, M. (submitted). Glutamate, GABA, and dense-core vesicle secretion regulate predatory feeding in the nematode Pristionchus pacificus.

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Nematodes are one of the most diverse groups of organisms, found in various environments, and exhibit various feeding behaviours. Pristionchus pacificus displays two types of feeding behaviours: predatory and bacterial feeding. Previously, we showed that the neurotransmitter serotonin plays important roles in regulating predatory feeding in P. pacificus. However, the role of other neurotransmitters in predatory feeding remains unclear. Using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, we generated mutants of the dense-core vesicle (DCV)-based neuropeptide secretion system and genes related to seven neurotransmitters. Predatory assays revealed that the vesicular glutamate transporter Ppa-EAT-4, glutamic acid decarboxylase Ppa-UNC-25 which is involved in GABA synthesis, and the calcium-dependent activator protein for DCV secretion Ppa-UNC-31, play roles in predatory feeding behaviour. We assessed the pharyngeal movement necessary for predation as well as locomotion rate in these mutants. While the Ppa-eat-4 and Ppa-unc-31 mutants decreased predation movement, the Ppa-unc-25 mutant showed a reduction only in bacterial events compared to wild type animals. Additionally, Ppa-unc-25 and Ppa-unc-31 decreased in motor movement, potentially reducing predation efficiency. Together, these results suggest that glutamate, GABA and DCV secretion modulate feeding behaviours in P. pacificus. Our mutant collection of neurotransmitter-related genes will be useful for future analysis of neurobiology and behavioural evolution.