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Steroid Hormone Signaling Is Essential for Pheromone Production and Oenocyte Survival. [PDF]

PLoS Genetics, 2016
Many of the lipids found on the cuticles of insects function as pheromones and communicate information about age, sex, and reproductive status. In Drosophila, the composition of the information-rich lipid profile is dynamic and changes over the lifetime ...
Yin Ning Chiang, Kah Junn Tan, Henry Chung, Oksana Lavrynenko, Andrej Shevchenko, Joanne Y Yew   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlation between mandibular gland secretion and cuticular hydrocarbons in the stingless bee Melipona quadrifasciata [PDF]

, 2012
We investigated whether Melipona quadrifasciata worker mandibular gland secretions contribute directly to their cuticular hydrocarbon profile. The mandibular gland secretion composition and cuticular surface compounds of newly emerged worker bees, nurse ...
Gracioli-Vitti, L. F. [UNESP], Ferreira-Caliman, M. J., Zucchi, R., Cruz-Landim, C. [UNESP], Cruz-Landim, C., Gracioli-Vitti, L. F.   +5 more
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Valorization of Citrus Waste for Recovery of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds: A Comprehensive Review

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The various citrus wastes, including the citrus fruit peels, pulp remaining after extraction of juice, and seeds, are the sources of bioactive compounds. The waste parts of oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and mandarins contain the bioactive compounds, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, essential oils, and carotenoids.
Monika, Rhythm Kalsi, Jasleen Kaur Bhasin, Rafeeya Shams, Kshirod Kumar Dash   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic and environmental variation impact the cuticular hydrocarbon metabolome on the stigmatic surfaces of maize

BMC Plant Biology, 2019
Background Simple non-isoprenoid hydrocarbons accumulate in discrete regions of the biosphere, including within bacteria and algae as a carbon and/or energy store, and the cuticles of plants and insects, where they may protect against environmental ...
Tesia Dennison, Wenmin Qin, Derek M. Loneman, Samson G. F. Condon, Nick Lauter, Basil J. Nikolau, Marna D. Yandeau-Nelson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wearable photovoltaic textiles: From device technologies to long‐term reliability

InfoScience, EarlyView.
Wearable photovoltaic textiles are highlighted as reliable energy sources that combine solar cell efficiency with hierarchical textile‐specific mechanical and environmental durability. Structural and encapsulation strategies, including planarization, neutral‐axis engineering, and advanced barrier designs, enable waterproofing, washability, UV shielding,
Eun Gyo Jeong, So Yeong Jeong, Yongmin Jeon, Myung Sub Lim, Seo‐Yoon Bae, Sung‐Min Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Various chemical strategies to deceive ants in three Arhopala species (lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) exploiting Macaranga myrmecophytes. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Macaranga myrmecophytes (ant-plants) are generally well protected from herbivore attacks by their symbiotic ants (plant-ants). However, larvae of Arhopala (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) species survive and develop on specific Macaranga ant-plant species ...
Yoko Inui, Usun Shimizu-Kaya, Tadahiro Okubo, Eri Yamsaki, Takao Itioka   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Communication vs. waterproofing: the physics of insect cuticular hydrocarbons

Journal of Experimental Biology, 2019
Understanding the evolution of complex traits is among the major challenges in biology. One such trait is the cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) layer in insects. It protects against desiccation and provides communication signals, especially in social insects. CHC composition is highly diverse within and across species.
Menzel, Florian, Morsbach, Svenja, Martens, Jiska, Räder, Petra, Hadjaje, Simon, Poizat, Marine, Abou, Bérengère   +6 more
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NESTMATE RECOGNITION: THE ROLE OF CUTICULAR HYDROCARBONS IN THE ANT CAMPONOTUS VAGUS SCOP.

, 1987
Both behavioral and chemical analyses demonstrated that in the ant Camponotus vagus the colony recognition signal is strongly correlated with the composition of cuticular hydrocarbons. Variation of relative proportions of dimethylalkanes characterize the
A. Bonavita-Cougourdan, C. Lange, J. L. Clément   +2 more
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Adverse Effects of Unsaturated Organic Compounds on Kinetic States During Locomotion Uncovered by Comprehensive Analysis of Behavioral Toxicities in C. elegans

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Organisms in human living spaces are surrounded by a variety of engineered substances. These chemical compounds have unexpected effects on the environment and human health. In particular, workers in industries face the risk of a health hazard caused by high‐dose or long‐term exposure to chemicals in the workplace.
Masahiro Tomioka
wiley   +1 more source