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The nematode cuticle is an extremely flexible and resilient exoskeleton that permits locomotion via attachment to muscle, confers environmental protection and allows growth by molting.
Johnstone, I. J., Page, A. P.
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Multifunctional Roles of Plant Cuticle During Plant-Pathogen Interactions
In land plants the cuticle is the outermost layer interacting with the environment. This lipophilic layer comprises the polyester cutin embedded in cuticular wax; and it forms a physical barrier to protect plants from desiccation as well as from diverse ...
Carmit Ziv, Ye Xia
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Could a cuticle be an active component of plant immunity?
The cuticle is the first physical barrier between the plant and the outer environment. The cuticle is no longer viewed as a rigid "inert sealer".
T. Kalistová, M. Janda
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Structure and Performance of Cuticles Isolated from Wool Fibers Using Different Approaches
Wool cuticles have a complex hierarchical structure and inherent resistance to general chemicals and enzymes. However, data on the structure and properties of the cuticle, which informs its processing and utilization remains scant.
Nan Zhang +4 more
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Effect of sample treatment on the elastic modulus of locust cuticle obtained by nanoindentation
Cuticle is one of the most abundant, but least studied, biological composites. As a result, it has contributed very little to the field of biomimetics.
Chuchu Li +2 more
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: Mineralized eggshell is a unique and protective structure in an avian egg. Among different eggshell layers, the cuticle layer is an outermost layer and plays a critical role in protection against bacterial infection.
Joonbum Lee, Wonjun Choi, Kichoon Lee
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Transcriptome analysis of the uterus of hens laying eggs differing in cuticle deposition
Background Avian eggs have a proteinaceous cuticle. The quantity of cuticle varies and the deposition of a good cuticle in the uterus (Shell-gland) prevents transmission of bacteria to the egg contents.
Sandra Poyatos Pertiñez +6 more
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The effects of plant cysteine proteinases on the nematode cuticle
Background Plant-derived cysteine proteinases of the papain family (CPs) attack nematodes by digesting the cuticle, leading to rupture and death of the worm. The nematode cuticle is composed of collagens and cuticlins, but the specific molecular target(s)
Victor S. Njom +8 more
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Genome wide association analysis of cuticle deposition in laying hens
: The cuticle is an invisible barrier that protects the internal egg contents from microorganisms entering through gas exchange pores. Eggs which have a good cuticle are least likely to be penetrated by microorganisms and improved cuticle cover should ...
Zhang Wang +8 more
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Maize Leaf Cuticular Conductance Identifies Candidate Genes Involved in the Regulation of Cuticle Development. [PDF]
The cuticle, a hydrophobic layer of cutin and waxes synthesized by plant epidermal cells, is the major barrier to water loss when stomata are closed at night and under water-limited conditions.
Baseggio, Matheus +12 more
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