Search for dissertations about: "Enzyme insects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Enzyme insects.
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1. Studies on bacteria resistant and susceptible to humoral immunity in insects
Abstract : Insects have developed several defense mechanisms against microorganismsi The injection of live bacteria into Lepidoptera pupae induces the synthesis of several bactericidal proteins, especially the cecropins and the attacins. Important properties of an insect pathogenic bacterium are invasiveness and resistance to immunity. READ MORE
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2. Genetic and molecular dissection of hemolymph coagulation and melanization in Drosophila melanogaster
Abstract : Injury to epithelial barriers puts metazoans at risk of loss of body fluid and contamination of their body by foreign particles. This risk is even exacerbated in insects, which have an open circulatory system and as a result, quickly need to seal wounds in order to keep a fairly constant internal milieu. READ MORE
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3. Molecular and functional characterization of the insect hemolymph clot
Abstract : All metazoans possess an epithelial barrier that protects them from their environment and prevents loss off body fluid. Insects, which have an open circulatory system, depend on fast mechanism to seal wounds to avoid excessive loss of body fluids. READ MORE
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4. Exploring the steroidogenic activity of glutathione transferases across species
Abstract : Glutathione transferases (GSTs) comprise a superfamily of enzymes prominently involved in detoxication. However, some GSTs have developed alternative functions. READ MORE
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5. Proteomics of the Drosophila hemolymph clot and the function of transglutaminase
Abstract : Insects rely on a fast and effective coagulation and wound response to avoid loss of body fluids and immobilize pathogens. Arthropod coagulation is in some respect equivalent to vertebrate coagulation but most factors and the regulation of coagulation systems seem not to be phylogenetically conserved. READ MORE