| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982331 | Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We identified and characterized two chitin synthase genes (AgCHS1 and AgCHS2) in Anopheles gambiae. ⺠Both AgCHS1 and AgCHS2 were expressed in egg, larval, pupal and adult stages but AgCHS2 was expressed at low levels. ⺠AgCHS1 was mainly expressed in the carcass whereas AgCHS2 was expressed in the foregut including cardia and the midgut. ⺠Immunohistochemical analysis localized the two enzymes in the ommatidia of the compound eyes and other tissues.
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Authors
Xin Zhang, Jianzhen Zhang, Yoonseong Park, Kun Yan Zhu,