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Melanin pigmentation variations in the larval cuticle of almond moth, Ephestia cautella caused by gamma radiation

To determine the effects of gamma radiation on the melanization process and phenoloxidase activity, Ephestia cautella larvae were exposed to dosages of 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 Gy. After irradiation, the number of non melanized larvae and the number exhibiting a slight melanization usually incre...

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Autores principales: Hamza, Ali, Zahran, Nagwan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10686996/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38030684
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48154-w