Vertebrate hormones in insects: the role of estrogen in silkworm - a review

Authors

SHANTANU DAS

DOI

10.3906/zoo-1507-37

Abstract

The presence of vertebrate hormones in invertebrates is a well-established fact. Their physiological roles are still far from clear in various invertebrate systems including insects. This review provides some positive evidence toward the establishment of the biological role of vertebrate hormones in silkworm, Bombyx mori Linnaeus, 1758, with special emphasis on sex steroids.

Keywords

Insect, vertebrate hormones, estrogen, silkworm

First Page

297

Last Page

302

Recommended Citation

DAS, SHANTANU (2016) "Vertebrate hormones in insects: the role of estrogen in silkworm - a review," Turkish Journal of Zoology: Vol. 40: No. 3, Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-1507-37
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/zoology/vol40/iss3/1