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The juvenile hormones. 2012. Goodman, W.G.; Cusson, M. Chapter 8, pp. 310-365, in L.I. Gilbert, ed. Insect Endocrinology, Academic Press, London.
Year: 2012
Issued by: Laurentian Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 33025
Language: English
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DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-384749-2.10008-1
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Abstract
The juvenile hormones, a family of acyclic sesquiterpenoids, are essential to insect development and reproduction. This family of hormones has been extensively studied because of its central role in regulating development and value as an insect pest control agent. Recent advances have been made in the areas of chemistry, biosynthesis, transport, catabolism, and biological roles the hormones play in the immature insect. This chapter examines the new compounds that have been added to the family. Recent structural elucidation of the hemolymph transport and catabolic proteins is examined. Molecular biology surrounding the long-sought JH receptor and potential candidates are discussed.