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The publication of the extensive seven-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science provided a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science. One of the most swiftly moving areas in entomological and comparative research is endocrinology, and this volume, Insect Endocrinology, is designed for those who desire a comprehensive yet concise work on important aspects of this topic. Because this area has moved quickly since the original publication, articles in this new volume are revised, highlighting developments in the related area since its original publication. Insect Endocrinology covers the mechanism of action of insect hormones during growth and metamorphosis as well as the role of insect hormones in reproduction, diapause and the regulation of metabolism. Contents include articles on the juvenile hormones, circadian organization of the endocrine system, ecdysteroid chemistry and biochemistry, as well as new chapters on insulin-like peptides and the peptide hormone Bursicon. This volume will be of great value to senior investigators, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and advanced undergraduate research students. It can also be used as a reference for graduate courses and seminars on the topic. Chapters will also be valuable to the applied biologist or entomologist, providing the requisite understanding necessary for probing the more applied research areas.

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Author:   Lawrence I. Gilbert (Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.990kg
ISBN:  

9780123847492

ISBN 10:   0123847494
Pages:   588
Publication Date:   22 September 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

INSECT ENDOCRINOLOGY Lawrence I. Gilbert, editor 1. Prothoracicotropic Hormone Wendy Smith and Robert Rybczynski 2. Insulin-Like Peptides: Structure, Signaling and Function Yevgeniya Antonova, Anam J. Arik, Wendy Moore, Michael A. Riehle and Mark R. Brown 3. Bursicon, a Neuropeptide Hormone That Controls Cuticle Tanning and Wing Expansion Qisheng Song 4. Ecdysteroid Chemistry and Biochemistry Rene Lafont, J T Warren, and H Rees 5. The Ecdysteroid Receptor Vincent Henrich 6. Evolution of Nuclear Receptors in Insects François Bonneton and Vincent Laudet 7. Neuroendocrine Regulation of Ecdysis Dusan Zitnan and Michael Adams 8. The Juvenile Hormones Walter Goodman and Michel Cusson 9. Hormones Controlling Homeostasis in Insects David Schooley, F.M. Hordyski and G. Coast 10. Hormonal Control of Diapause David Denlinger, George D. Yocum and Joseph P. Rinehart 11. Endocrine Control of Insect Polyphenism Klaus Hartfelder and Doug Emlen 12. Pheromone Production: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Gary J. Blomquist, Russell Jurenka, Coby Schal and Claus Tittiger

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