ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Major haemolymph proteins
;
Development
;
Cuticle
;
Immunocytochemistry
;
Ceratitis capitata
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The developmental profile of the major haemolymph proteins (ceratitins) inCeratitis capitata was studied. Ceratitin concentration in the haemolymph decreases dramatically during the last days of pupal life, while the amounts of ceratitins in whole organism extracts remain unchanged. By electrophoretic, immunological and immunofluorescence techniques it was revealed that ceratitins are reabsorbed by the fat body and a fraction of them is deposited in the cuticle. The possible role of ceratitins is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00848952
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