| Literature DB >> 28305191 |
Argyris Demetrius Kaliafas1, Vassilis John Marmaras1, Constantin Christodoulou1.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: Ceratitis capitata; Cuticle; Development; Immunocytochemistry; Major haemolymph proteins
Year: 1984 PMID: 28305191 DOI: 10.1007/BF00848952
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Wilehm Roux Arch Dev Biol ISSN: 0340-0794