Ghrelin effects on the activities of digestive enzymes and growth of Lymantria dispar L.

Ghrelin, along with several other hormones, has significant effects on appetite and growth in humans and animals. The aim of our study was to examine changes in relative growth rates, α- and β-glucosidase activities and endocrine cell size in the midgut of 4th instar caterpillars of the pest ins...

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Main Authors: Perić-Mataruga Vesna, Janać Branka, Vlahović Milena, Mrdaković Marija, Ilijin Larisa, Matić Dragana, Milošević Verica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2012-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2012/0354-46641202497P.pdf