| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922186 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Phlebotomine larvae live in the soil rich in decaying materials and microorganisms. ⺠Amylases responsible for starch/glycogen digestion predominate in the alkaline anterior midgut. ⺠α-Glucosidase predominates in the posterior midgut bounded to the microvilli and have neutral/acidic optimum pH. ⺠Trehalase was found in the midgut and its anatomical localization was similar of that of α-glucosidase. ⺠Other less active enzymes, such as the N-acetyl-β-d-hexosaminidase, were observed.
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Authors
Vladimir F. Vale, Bruno H. Moreira, Caroline S. Moraes, Marcos H. Pereira, Fernando A. Genta, Nelder F. Gontijo,