| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5901367 | General and Comparative Endocrinology | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Sulfakinin and sulfakinin receptor genes of Tribolium castaneum were cloned and proteins conserved in their active regions.
- qPCR demonstrated expression in over different developmental stages and high expression in the head.
- RNAi experiments with dssk and dsskr caused an increase of food intake.
- Injection of a SK analog in larval stages reduced food intake.
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Authors
Na Yu, Ronald J. Nachman, Guy Smagghe,