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The Fate of Dietary Cholesterol in the Kissing Bug Rhodnius prolixus
Insects are unable to synthesize cholesterol and depend on the presence of sterols in the diet for cell membrane composition and hormone production. Thus, cholesterol absorption, transport, and metabolism are potential targets for vector and pest control strategies. Here, we investigate the dietary...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8047208/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33868022 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.654565 |