ISSN:
1420-9071
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The major serum proteins of Dipteran larvae present something of an enigma. In many respects they are extremely well suited for studies on gene structure and control, protein chemistry and physiology. Large amounts of these proteins are synthesized by the fat body at specific stages of larval development, much is known about their biochemistry, genetics and evolution and some information is available about the control of their synthesis. There are however doubts as to their function. This article considers what is known about these proteins in Dipterans and other insect groups and relates this information to their evolution and their possible function.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01963174