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Biosynthesis, Turnover, and Functions of Chitin in Insects
Abstract
Chitin is a major component of the exoskeleton and the peritrophic matrix of insects. It forms complex structures in association with different assortments of cuticle and peritrophic matrix proteins to yield biocomposites with a wide range of physicochemical and mechanical properties. The growth and development of insects are intimately coupled with the biosynthesis, turnover, and modification of chitin. The genes encoding numerous enzymes of chitin metabolism and proteins that associate with and organize chitin have been uncovered by bioinformatics analyses. Many of these proteins are encoded by sets of large gene families. There is specialization among members within each family, which function in particular tissues or developmental stages. Chitin-containing matrices are dynamically modified at every developmental stage and are under developmental and/or physiological control. A thorough understanding of the diverse processes associated with the assembly and turnover of these chitinous matrices offers many strategies to achieve selective pest control.
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- Authors
- Zhu, K. Y., Merzendorfer, H., Zhang, W., Zhang, J., & Muthukrishnan, S.
- Venue
- Annual Review of Entomology
- Publisher
- Annual Reviews
- Published
- 2016-03-11
- Volume
- 61
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 177-196
- ISSN
- 0066-4170 (ISSN-L)
- 1545-4487
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- W2194964976
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- 435
- References
- 59
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- 2.00
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- journal article
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- en
- Open access
- closed
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