Comparative Analysis of the Integument Transcriptomes between stick Mutant and Wild-Type Silkworms

Comparative Analysis of the Integument Transcriptomes between stick Mutant and Wild-Type Silkworms

In insects, the integument provides mechanical support for the whole body and protects them from infections, physical and chemical injuries, and dehydration. Diversity in integument properties is often related to body shape, behavior, and survival rate. The stick (sk) silkworm is a spontaneous mutan...

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Main Authors: Duan Tan, Hai Hu, Xiaoling Tong, Minjin Han, Songyuan Wu, Xin Ding, Fangyin Dai, Cheng Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Bombyx mori
stick mutant
transcriptome
integument
stiff exoskeleton
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/10/3158

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