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Identification and functional analysis of a phosphatase gene, PTPMT1, expressed highly in corpora allata of Bombyx mori

本間, 悠. (2021) · Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB) · doi:10.15006/32665b7330

Neuropeptide bursicon homodimer's roles in reproduction and innate immunity of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum

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The embryonic role of juvenile hormone in the firebrat, Thermobia domestica, reveals its function before its involvement in metamorphosisPreprint

Truman, J. W., Riddiford, L. M., Konopová, B., Nouzová, M., Noriega, F. G., & Herko, M. (2023) · eLife · doi:10.7554/elife.92643.1

Reviewer #3 (Public Review): The embryonic role of juvenile hormone in the firebrat, Thermobia domestica, reveals its function before its involvement in metamorphosis

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Author Response: The embryonic role of juvenile hormone in the firebrat, Thermobia domestica, reveals its function before its involvement in metamorphosis

Truman, J. W., Riddiford, L. M., Konopová, B., Nouzová, M., Noriega, F. G., & Herko, M. (2024) · doi:10.7554/elife.92643.2.sa4

Reviewer #2 (Public Review): The embryonic role of juvenile hormone in the firebrat, Thermobia domestica, reveals its function before its involvement in metamorphosis

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Additional file 7 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485778

Additional file 8 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485781

Additional file 1 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485757

Additional file 4 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485769

Additional file 9 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485784

Additional file 6 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485775

Additional file 3 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485763

Additional file 2 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485760

Additional file 5 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485772

Additional file 10 of Conceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Gao, X., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Shu, R., Zhang, H., Qin, Q., & Meng, Q. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20485754

What triggers metamorphosis in cave insects with contracted life cycle? A work program

Bellés, X., & Daimon, T. (2022) · Suplementos del Boletín de la Asociación española de Entomología · doi:10.70186/sbaeeearh1584

Organ communication in insects during growth and development

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Muscle-Derived TGF-β Factors Control Animal Body Size via an Epigenetic Integration ClockPreprint

Noji, S., Ishimaru, Y., Inoue, S., Watanabe, T., & Mito, T. (2026) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-9055862/v1

Temporal integration of systemic signals governs biological size and phase transitionsPreprint

Noji, S., Ishimaru, Y., Bando, T., Tominaga, A., Inoue, S., Watanabe, T., Ohuchi, H., Tomioka, K., & Mito, T. (2026) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-9459668/v1

Regulation of Body Size in Edible Crickets Through Myoglianin–Juvenile Hormone Signaling

Ishimaru, Y., Watanabe, T., Noji, S., & Mito, T. (2026) · Entomology monographs · doi:10.1007/978-981-95-8605-9_15

Regulation of Juvenile Hormone Synthesis in the Corpora Allata: Lessons from Bombyx mori

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Juvenile Hormone: How Did We Get Here from There and Where Are We Going?

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Myoglianin coordinates hormonal and nutrient signaling to control metamorphosis and tissue growth in the fall armyworm

Chen, X., Koo, J., Park, H., Zhao, Y., & Palli, S. R. (2026) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.2612072123

Insects as future food – nutrient requirements and manipulation of whole-body composition in Tenebrio molitor larvae

Parr, T., Tamim, B., Hill, V., Salter, A. M., & Brameld, J. M. (2026) · Proceedings of The Nutrition Society · doi:10.1017/s0029665126105424

Recent advances in nutrient sensing and endocrine regulation of insect growth and development

Koyama, T., & Texada, M. J. (2026) · Current Opinion in Insect Science · doi:10.1016/j.cois.2026.101636

The Role of Threshold Size in Insect Metamorphosis and Body Size Regulation

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A THRESHOLD SIZE FOR METAMORPHOSIS IN THE TOBACCO HORNWORM, MANDUCA SEXTA (L.)

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