Immunolocalization of the short neuropeptide F receptor in queen brains and ovaries of the red imported fire ant (<it>Solenopsis invicta </it>Buren)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insect neuropeptides are involved in diverse physiological functions and can be released as neurotransmitters or neuromodulators acting within the central nervous system, and as circulating neurohormones in insect hemolymph. The inse...

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Main Authors: Pietrantonio Patricia V, Lu Hsiao-Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/57