Editors: Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda

Series Title: Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides

Recent Advances in Insects and Other Arthropods

Volume 1

eBook: US $79 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $158
Printed Copy: US $119
Library License: US $316
ISSN: 2589-3084 (Print)
ISSN: 2213-2694 (Online)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-402-2 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-401-5 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2012
DOI: 10.2174/97816080540151120101

Introduction

Recent molecular studies have revealed an overwhelming role of hemolymph proteins and functional peptides in invertebrate physiology. This is mainly due to the large assortment of biomolecular factors each with a different structure and function. In addition there is a multitude of genes encoding for hemolymph proteins and functional peptides. Hemolymph proteins and functional peptides: Recent Advances in Insects and other Arthropods elucidates the physiological role, both at biochemical and molecular levels, of hemolymph proteins and functional peptides in reproduction, development, homeostasis, hibernation, migration, immune system, and in abiotic stress tolerance of insects and other arthropods. Readers gain an opportunity to find out how insects or other arthropods benefit from these biomolecular instruments for physiological processes, and how they endure and respond to the environmental stress. Recent research developments from a wider range of recognized authors and laboratories actively pursuing research in the field have been gathered and presented in a single volume. This e-book is a unique compilation of research on the biological role of numerous and diversified hemolymph protein molecules and peptides. This e-book will be equally interesting to students and researchers working in universities and other research stations in fields of entomology, zoology and physiology.

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Foreword

- Pp. i
Roger Huybrechts
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Preface

- Pp. ii
Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda
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List of Contributors

- Pp. iii-iv (2)
Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda
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Supportive Members

- Pp. v
Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda
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Hemolymph Lipoproteins: Role in Insect Reproduction

- Pp. 3-19 (17)
Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda
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Adipokinetic Hormones and Their Role in Lipid Mobilization in Insects

- Pp. 20-31 (12)
Dick J. Van der Horst, Kees W. Rodenburg
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Dynamics of Storage Proteins in Lepidoptera

- Pp. 32-61 (30)
Sumio Tojo, Yuehong Liu, Yiping Zheng
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Immune Response of Insects and Crustaceans

- Pp. 62-77 (16)
Akira Goto, Shoichiro Kurata
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Cardioactive or Inactive Neuropeptides of Insects

- Pp. 78-93 (16)
Karel Sláma
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Structures and Functions of Insect Midgut: The Regulatory Mechanisms by Peptides, Proteins and Related Compounds

- Pp. 94-110 (17)
Makio Takeda
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Neurohormones and Second Messengers in Lepidoptera: Male Sexual Development and Midgut Growth

- Pp. 111-127 (17)
Marcia J. Loeb
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Role of Conventional and Unconventional Stress Proteins During the Response of Insects to Traumatic Environmental Conditions

- Pp. 128-160 (33)
Joshua B. Benoit, Giancarlo Lopez-Martinez
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Insulin-Related Peptides in Insects and Other Arthropods

- Pp. 161-171 (11)
Takumi Suzuki, Masafumi Iwami
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ENF Peptides

- Pp. 172-182 (11)
Manabu Kamimura
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Index

- Pp. 183-184 (2)
Muhammad Tufail, Makio Takeda
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