Ecdysone Structures And Functions

Author : Guy Smagghe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402091124

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Ecdysone: Structures and Functions by Guy Smagghe Pdf

Ecdysone is the steroidal prohormone of the major insect moulting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone. It groups with its homologues the steroidal molting hormones in arthropods, but they also occur in other phyla where they can play different roles. Besides ecdysteroids appear in many plants mostly as protection agents (toxins or antifeedants) against herbivorous insects. The important developments and achievements in modern ecdysone science since the first edition in 1989 by J. Koolman have led to this new revised, expanded and retitled reference work. New chapters in this edition include RNA interference, the ecdysone receptor crystal structures and structure activity relationships, etc. Each article may also be read independently, as a review of that particular subject. Complete up-to-date coverage of many important topics - the book is divisible into five conceptual areas: (1) Distribution and diversity of ecdysteroids in the two kingdoms is still basis, (2) In the post-genomic era, ecdysteroid genetic hierarchies in insect growth and reproduction, (3) Role of cross talk of genes and growth factors in ecdysteroid titers and signaling, (4) Ecdysteroids function through nuclear and membrane receptors, and (5) Ecdysteroids in modern agriculture, medicine, doping and ecotoxicology. Each of the 23 chapters is written by scientists active in the reviewed research area and a truly distinguished international team of contributors has been chosen. Ecdysone, Structures and Functions will be of immense use and contains essential information for scientists, students, and professionals alike in entomology, endocrinology, physiology, chemistry, and agricultural, plant, biomedicine and environmental sciences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780443134562

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Hormone Receptors: Structures and Functions by Anonim Pdf

Hormone Receptors: Structures and Functions, Volume 123 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Vitamins and Hormones series Updated release includes the latest information on Hormone Receptors

Author : Lawrence I. Gilbert
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123848512

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Insect Endocrinology by Lawrence I. Gilbert Pdf

The publication of the extensive seven-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science provided a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science. One of the most swiftly moving areas in entomological and comparative research is endocrinology, and this volume, Insect Endocrinology, is designed for those who desire a comprehensive yet concise work on important aspects of this topic. Because this area has moved quickly since the original publication, articles in this new volume are revised, highlighting developments in the related area since its original publication. Insect Endocrinology covers the mechanism of action of insect hormones during growth and metamorphosis as well as the role of insect hormones in reproduction, diapause and the regulation of metabolism. Contents include articles on the juvenile hormones, circadian organization of the endocrine system, ecdysteroid chemistry and biochemistry, as well as new chapters on insulin-like peptides and the peptide hormone Bursicon. This volume will be of great value to senior investigators, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and advanced undergraduate research students. It can also be used as a reference for graduate courses and seminars on the topic. Chapters will also be valuable to the applied biologist or entomologist, providing the requisite understanding necessary for probing the more applied research areas. Articles selected by the known and respected editor-in-chief of the original major reference work, Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science Newly revised contributions bring together the latest research in the quickly moving field of insect endocrinology Review of the literature of the past five years is now included, as well as full use of data arising from the application of molecular technologies wherever appropriate

Author : Xavier Belles
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130216

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Insect Metamorphosis by Xavier Belles Pdf

Insect Metamorphosis: From Natural History to Regulation of Development and Evolution explores the origin of metamorphosis, how it evolved, and how it is it regulated. The book discusses insect metamorphosis as a key innovation in insect evolution. With most of the present biodiversity on Earth composed of metamorphosing insects—approximately 1 million species currently described, with another 10-30 million still waiting to be discovered, the book delves into misconceptions and past treatments. In addition, the topic of integrating insect metamorphosis into the theory of evolution by natural selection as noted by Darwin in his On the Origin of Species is also discussed. Users will find this to be a comprehensive and updated review on insect metamorphosis, covering biological, physiological and molecular facets, with an emphasis on evolutionary aspects. Features updated knowledge from the past decade on the mechanisms of action of juvenile hormone, the main doorkeeper of insect metamorphosis Aids researchers in entomology or developmental biology dealing with specialized aspects of metamorphosis Provides applied entomologists with recently updated data, especially on regulation, to better face the problems of pest control and management Gives general evolutionary biologists context on the process of metamorphosis in its larger scope

Author : Hironori Ando,Kazuyoshi Ukena,Shinji Nagata
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1178 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128206508

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Handbook of Hormones by Hironori Ando,Kazuyoshi Ukena,Shinji Nagata Pdf

Handbook of Hormones: Comparative Endocrinology for Basic and Clinical Research, Second Edition presents a catalog of fundamental information on the structure and function of hormones from basic biology to clinical use, offering a rapid way to obtain specific facts about the chemical and molecular characteristics of hormones, their receptors, signaling pathways, and the biological activities they regulate. The book's stellar editorial board, affiliated with the Japan Society for Comparative Endocrinology, brings together authors that present a compelling structure of each hormone with a consistent presentation that provides a primer surrounding the plethora of hormones that now exist. Comparative endocrinology continues to rapidly expand and new information about hormones is being produced almost daily, making it important to stay up-to-date. Hormone, paracrine, and autocrine factors have been identified as key players in a range of different systems, including immune, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular. Frontiers between disciplines are being blurred and many scientists in fields other than endocrinology are interested in hormones. Scientists now have the unprecedented opportunity to look from invertebrates to vertebrate and identify novel regulatory factors and understand their function and how they determine an organism’s physiology and survival. Presents hormones in groups according to their origin so that readers can easily understand their inter-relation Includes 47 new hormones, such as neuropeptides, cytokines, growth hormones, biogenic amines and amino acids that are important for cell to cell communication via endocrine, paracrine and neurotransmitter signaling Summarizes the current knowledge of hormone evolution based on comparative genome resources, such as synteny, genome sequence and comprehensive phylogeny Covers a wide range of information on hormones, from basic information on structure and function across vertebrate and invertebrate phyla to clinical applications Collates key information on 259 hormones and 47 groups/families

Author : Tarlochan S. Dhadialla
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780123915009

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Insect Growth Disruptors by Tarlochan S. Dhadialla Pdf

Advances in Insect Physiology is committed to publishing volumes containing comprehensive and in-depth reviews on all aspects of insect physiology. First published in 1963, these volumes are an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists, insect neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect biochemists. This volume is themed on small RNAs and RNAi in insects. Contains comprehensive and in-depth reviews. Essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists, insect neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect biochemists. This volume is themed on small RNAs and RNAi in insects.

Author : Philippines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gazettes
ISBN : UOM:39015050673584

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Official Gazette by Philippines Pdf

Author : Lawrence I. Gilbert,Sarjeet S. Gill
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0123814502

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Insect Control by Lawrence I. Gilbert,Sarjeet S. Gill Pdf

The publication of the extensive 7-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science provided library customers and their end-users with a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science, including reviews on the ecdysone receptor, lipocalins, and bacterial toxins. One of the most popular areas in entomology is control, and this derivative work, Insect Control, taps into a previously unapproached market – the end user who desires to purchase a comprehensive yet affordable work on important aspects of this topic. Contents will include timeless articles covering insect growth- and development-disrupting insecticides, mechanisms and use of Bacillus thuringiensis, biology and genomics of polydnaviruses, pheromones: function and use in insect control, and more. New summaries for each chapter will give an overview of developments in the related article since its original publication. Articles selected by the known and respected editor-in-chief and co-editor of the original MRW The articles are classic reviews offering broad coverage of essential topics in insect control, with special addenda including author notes on the chapter since its original publication Introduction by the editors puts the selected body of work in context for this volume, highlighting the need for entomologists and related researchers to have these reviews in their personal collection

Author : Ephraim Cohen,Bernard Moussian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319407401

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Extracellular Composite Matrices in Arthropods by Ephraim Cohen,Bernard Moussian Pdf

Emphasis is placed on the elaborate cuticular matrices in insects and crustaceans, spider and insect silks, sialomes of phytophagous and blood-feeding arthropods as well as on secretions of male and female accessory glands. Focus is placed largely on insects, due to the extensive body of published research that in part is the result of available whole genome sequences of several model species (in particular Drosophila melanogaster) and accessible ESTs for other species. Such advances have facilitated fundamental insights into genomic, proteomic and molecular biology-based physiology. This new volume contains comprehensive contributions on extracellular composite matrices in arthropods. The building blocks of such matrices are formed in and secreted by single layered epithelial cells into exterior domains where their final assembly takes place.Additionally, the unique mechanical properties of natural biocomposites like chitin/chitosan, the crustacean mineralized exoskeleton, the pliant protein resilin or insect and spider silks, have inspired basic and applied research that yield sophistical biomimetics and structural biocomposite hybrids important for future industrial and biomedical use. In summary, this book provides an invaluable vast source of basic and applied information for a plethora of scientists as well as textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

Author : Vincent Laudet,Hinrich Gronemeyer
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0124377351

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The Nuclear Receptor FactsBook by Vincent Laudet,Hinrich Gronemeyer Pdf

The FactsBook Series has established itself as the best source of easily accessible and accurate facts about protein groups. They use an easy-to-follow format and are researched and compiled by experts in the field. This Factsbook is devoted to nuclear receptors. The first section presents an introduction and describes the mode of action of the receptors in general. The second section of the book contains detailed entries covering each type of receptor. Entries provide information on: Nomenclature and structure, Isolation, DNA binding properties, Ligands, Expression, Target genes, Knockouts, Disease association, Gene structure, promoter and isoforms, Chromosomal location, Amino acid sequences, Key references

Author : Vincent Brian Wigglesworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Hormones
ISBN : 0892782706

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Insect Hormones by Vincent Brian Wigglesworth Pdf

Author : Juan Ignacio Valencia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Chromosomes
ISBN : MINN:31951D02987124J

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International Symposium on Genes and Chromosomes--Structure and Function by Juan Ignacio Valencia Pdf

Author : Haihui Ye,Marcy N. Wilder,J. Sook Chung,Heinrich Dircksen
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782889713288

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Recent Advances in Crustacean Endocrinology by Haihui Ye,Marcy N. Wilder,J. Sook Chung,Heinrich Dircksen Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323952651

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Advances in Insect Physiology by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 63 in this longstanding series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of highly qualified authors. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Advances in Insect Physiology series

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128165683

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Functional Food Ingredients from Plants by Anonim Pdf

Functional Food Ingredients from Plants, Volume 90, the latest release in the Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, provides updated knowledge about nutrients in foods and how to avoid their deficiency, especially for those essential nutrients that should be present in the diet to reduce disease risk and optimize health. Updates to this release include sections on Natural antioxidants of plant origin, Dietary fiber sources, The impact of molecular interactions with phenolic compounds on food polysaccharides functionality, Plant phenolics as functional ingredients, Pigments and vitamins from plants as functional ingredients, Glucosinolates fate from plants to consumer, and more. Contains contributions that have been carefully selected based on their vast experience and expertise on the subject Includes updated, in-depth, and critical discussions of available information, giving the reader a unique opportunity to learn Encompasses a broad view of the topics at hand