Understanding insect endocrine systems: Molecular approaches

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Volumn 97, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 123-136

  Lafont, R ^a  

^a ECOLE NORMALE SUPÉRIEURE   (France)

Author keywords

Biosynthesis; Ecdysteroid; Enzyme; Gene regulation; Insect; Juvenile hormone; Mode of action; Puffing

Indexed keywords

DROSOPHILA;

EID: 0033792936     PISSN: 00138703     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00723.x     Document Type: Short Survey

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