Peritrophic matrix formation. (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hegedus, Dwayne D.; Toprak, Umut; Erlandson, Martin
• Is Part Of: Journal of insect physiology. Volume 117(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Insects -- Physiology -- Periodicals; Insectes -- Physiologie -- Périodiques; Insects -- Physiology; Periodicals; 571.157
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2019.103898
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1910

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: The review addresses biochemical and molecular biological studies related to peritrophic matrix. Chitin forms between 3 and 13% of the PM in various species. Proteins are the main constituent of the PM. PM is derived from the midgut epithelium (Type I) or from the cardia (Type II) A hybrid mode for PM protein deposition occurs in lepidopterans.