Expression and characterization of Apis dorsata α-glucosidase III

Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 479-488

  Kilaso, Manlika ^a   Kaewmuangmoon, Jirattikarn ^a   Karnchanatat, Aphichart ^a   Sangvanich, Polkit ^a   Chanchao, Chanpen ^a  

^a CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Glucosidase; Activity; Apis dorsata; Expression; Forager

Indexed keywords

APIS DORSATA; APIS MELLIFERA; APOIDEA;

EID: 84860398705     PISSN: 12268615     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2011.07.002     Document Type: Article

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