A Rhodnius prolixus Insulin Receptor and Its Conserved Intracellular Signaling Pathway and Regulation of Metabolism

The insulin signaling pathway is a modulator of metabolism in insects and can regulate functions associated with growth and development, as well as lipid and carbohydrate balance. We have previously reported the presence of an insulin-like peptide and an insulin-like growth factor in Rhodnius prolix...

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Main Authors: Marina S. Defferrari, Sara R. Da Silva, Ian Orchard, Angela B. Lange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2018.00745/full