Identification, Characterization and Expression of Methuselah-Like Genes in Dastarcus helophoroides (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae)

Dastarcus helophoroides, which has a relatively longer lifespan compared to other insects, is one of the most effective natural enemies of many large-body long-horned beetles. Methuselah (Mth) is associated with the lifespan, stress resistance, and reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster, but Mth is...

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Main Authors: Zhengqing Zhang, Huapeng Wang, Chunfeng Hao, Wei Zhang, Miaomiao Yang, Yong Chang, Menglou Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/7/10/91