Characterization of Vertebrate Peptide Hormone-Like Materials in the American Cockroach: Different Methods Employed to Investigate these Substances and Their Results

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Characterization of Vertebrate Peptide Hormone-Like Materials in the American Cockroach: Different Methods Employed to Investigate these Substances and Their Results

Peter Verhaert,Roger Huybrechts,Dominique Schols,Jozef Van den Broeck,Arnold De Loof,Frans Vandesande-1986-01-01-Humana Press eBooks

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During the last few years many investigations have reported the occurrence of substances in insects that resemble vertebrate (neuro)peptide hormones. Our particular contribution to this study concerns the exploration of Periplaneta americana L. (Blattidae) for suchlike products. This paper will critically comment three complementary approaches which, in our opinion, may lead to the ultimate characterization of these substances.

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During the last few years many investigations have reported the occurrence of substances in insects that resemble vertebrate (neuro)peptide hormones. Our particular contribution to this study concerns the exploration of Periplaneta americana L. (Blattidae) for suchlike products. This paper will critically comment three complementary approaches which, in our opinion, may lead to the ultimate characterization of these substances.

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PeriplanetaVertebrateBlattidaeCockroachCharacterization (materials science)HormoneAmerican cockroachBiology

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