Combined effect of Cameo2 and CBP on the cellular uptake of lutein in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Combined effect of Cameo2 and CBP on the cellular uptake of lutein in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Formation of yellow-red color cocoons in the silkworm, Bombyx mori, occurs as the result of the selective delivery of carotenoids from the midgut to the silk gland via the hemolymph. This process of pigment transport is thought to be mediated by specific cellular carotenoids carrier proteins. Previo...

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Main Authors: Wei Wang, Mao-Hua Huang, Xiao-Long Dong, Chun-Li Chai, Cai-Xia Pan, Hui Tang, Yan-Hong Chen, Fang-Yin Dai, Min-Hui Pan, Cheng Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3903547?pdf=render

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