Biochemical and physiological evidence that calmodulin is involved in the taste response of the sugar receptor cells of the blowfly, Phormia regina.

@article{Seno2005BiochemicalAP,
  title={Biochemical and physiological evidence that calmodulin is involved in the taste response of the sugar receptor cells of the blowfly, Phormia regina.},
  author={Keiji Seno and Tadashi Nakamura and Mamiko Ozaki},
  journal={Chemical senses},
  year={2005},
  volume={30 6},
  pages={
          497-504
        }
}
The gustatory system is essential for almost all animals. However, the signal transduction mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated. We isolated labellar chemosensilla from blowfly, Phormia regina, and purified calcium binding proteins from the water soluble fraction. The most abundant calcium-binding protein was calmodulin. To investigate the role of calmodulin in taste transduction, electrophysiological responses were recorded with the calmodulin inhibitor, W-7. When we stimulated the… 
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