Exploring the Role of Rhodtestolin, A Cardio-Inhibitor from the Testes of Rhodnius prolixus, in Relation to the Structure and Function of Reproductive Organs in Insect Vectors of Chagas Disease

Rhodtestolin is a cardio-inhibitor that was first discovered in testes extracts of the blood-feeding insect, Rhodnius prolixus. Its role in reproduction remains unconfirmed, but if delivered to the female during spermatophore formation, it may serve to calm the female and/or relax the vaginal muscle...

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Autores principales: Chiang, Ralem Gary, Chiang, Jennifer Ann, Hoogendoorn, Hugh, Lima, Marli Maria
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4553505/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462525
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects4040593

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4553505/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462525
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects4040593

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