Apoptosis of neuronal cells in the brains of postembryonic silkworms Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)

The pattern and signal transduction of neuronal apoptosis in the brain of the silk moth, Bombyx mori, during postembryonic life, were characterized. Peak numbers of apoptotic neurons were detected in 4 day old 4th instar larvae, 9 day old 5th instar larvae and 4 day old pupae, indicating three waves...

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Main Authors: Mi Young KIM, Kang Kim MIN, Chang Ok CHOI, Hwa Young SONG, Chang Lee SEOK, Bong Woo KIM, Pil Don KANG, Soung Hoo JEON, Byung Pil CHO, Yeon Jae BAE, Young-Gyo KO, Bong Lee HEE
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Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2009-07-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200903-0002_Apoptosis_of_neuronal_cells_in_the_brains_of_postembryonic_silkworms_Bombyx_mori_Lepidoptera_Bombycidae.php