Structural and Functional Characterization of Hermetia illucens Larval Midgut

Structural and Functional Characterization of Hermetia illucens Larval Midgut

The larvae of Hermetia illucens are among the most promising agents for the bioconversion of low-quality biomass, such as organic waste, into sustainable and nutritionally valuable proteins for the production of animal feed. Despite the great interest in this insect, the current literature provides...

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Main Authors: Marco Bonelli, Daniele Bruno, Silvia Caccia, Giovanna Sgambetterra, Silvia Cappellozza, Costanza Jucker, Gianluca Tettamanti, Morena Casartelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
bioconversion
black soldiers fly
copper cells
digestive enzymes
larval midgut
lysozyme
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.00204/full

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