Gene and expression analysis of the hexamerin family proteins from the grasshopper, Locusta migratoria (Orthoptera: Acridoidea)
Hexamerins are large hemolymph-proteins that have been discovered in all insect species. According to the present study, hexamerins are not only storage proteins that provide amino acids and energy, but also transport hormones such as ecdysteroids. The hexamerin family genes cDNA from the grasshoppe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2017.1373601 |