Venoms of Heteropteran Insects: A Treasure Trove of Diverse Pharmacological Toolkits
The piercing-sucking mouthparts of the true bugs (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) have allowed diversification from a plant-feeding ancestor into a wide range of trophic strategies that include predation and blood-feeding. Crucial to the success of each of these strategies is the injection of venom...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/2/43 |