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Hormonal Control of Sequential Gene Expression in Insect Epidermis

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Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Mode of Action of Invertebrate Hormones

Part of the book series: Proceedings in Life Sciences ((LIFE SCIENCES))

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The insect epidermis makes the overlying cuticle or exoskeleton which must change in structure to accommodate changing life styles as the insect grows, then undergoes metamorphosis. These cells also make various pigments or cuticular pigment precursors which again can differ according to the stage examined. Radically different proteins are often required and, thus, dramatic changes in gene expression must occur within the already differentiated epidermal cell.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA

    L. M. Riddiford

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  1. Laboratoire de Biologie Générale de l’Université L. Pasteur, Unité de Recherche Associeé au CNRS «Endocrinologie et Immunologie des Insectes», 12, Rue de l’Universite, 67000, Strasbourg, France

    Jules Hoffmann

  2. Université des Sciences et Techniques de Lille, 59655, Villeneuve D’Asq, France

    Maurice Porchet

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Riddiford, L.M. (1984). Hormonal Control of Sequential Gene Expression in Insect Epidermis. In: Hoffmann, J., Porchet, M. (eds) Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Mode of Action of Invertebrate Hormones. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69922-1_25

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