Biochemical pathway linking GABAT-derived glutamate to the TCA cycle is impaired in gabatf flies.
a, brain glutamate levels are reduced in gabatf mutants. Using HPLC, we compared brain glutamate levels between gabatf and wild-type strains after 1 day of sucrose food treatment. Independent sample t tests, *, p < 0.05. b, brain GABA levels are increased in gabatf mutants. Using HPLC, we compared brain GABA levels between gabatf and wild-type after 1 day of sucrose food treatment. Independent sample t tests, **, p < 0.005. c, head α-KG levels are lower in gabatf. Using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, we compared head α-KG levels between wild-type and gabatf flies after a 4-day treatment of sucrose food. Independent sample t tests, *, p < 0.05.