Molecular cloning and characterisation of scavenger receptor class B in pearl oyster Pinctada fuctada martensii

Background: Molluscs can accumulate carotenoids in their body tissues by predominantly feeding on aquatic plant sources. Carotenoid transport and absorption are determined by the regulation of various proteins such as Scavenger receptor class B(SR-BI). We report the identification and characterisati...

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Main Authors: Chao Lei, Ruijuan Hao, Zhe Zheng, Yuewen Deng, Qingheng Wang, Junhui Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-11-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0717345817300490