Beyond Sperm and Male Accessory Gland Proteins: Exploring Insect Reproductive Metabolomes

Insect seminal fluid, the non-sperm component of the ejaculate, comprises a variegated set of molecules, including, but not limited to, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, salts, hormones, nucleic acids, and vitamins. The identity and functional role of seminal fluid proteins (SFPs) have been widely in...

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Main Authors: Francesca Scolari, Fathiya M. Khamis, Diana Pérez-Staples
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.729440/full