Co-option of immune effectors by the hormonal signalling system triggering metamorphosis in Drosophi...
Co-option of immune effectors by the hormonal signalling system triggering metamorphosis in Drosophila melanogaster
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Insect metamorphosis is triggered by the production, secretion and degradation of 20-hydroxyecdysone (ecdysone). In addition to its role in developmental regulation, increasing evidence suggests that ecdysone is involved in innate immunity processes, such as phagocytosis and the induction of antimicrobial peptide (AMP) production. AMP regulation in...
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Co-option of immune effectors by the hormonal signalling system triggering metamorphosis in Drosophila melanogaster
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2610942472
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2610942472
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1553-7404,1553-7390
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1553-7404
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10.1371/journal.pgen.1009916
