Endocrine factors modulating vitellogenesis and oogenesis in insects: An update

• Published in: Molecular and cellular endocrinology Vol. 587; p. 112211
• Main Author: Leyria, Jimena
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.06.2024
• Subjects: Ecdysteroids; Endocrine control; endocrine system; genes; Insect reproduction; insects; Insulin-like peptides; Juvenile hormone; juvenile hormones; neuropeptides; Second messengers; species; vitellogenesis; Second messengers; Insect reproduction; Ecdysteroids; Insulin-like peptides; Endocrine control; Juvenile hormone

The endocrine system plays a pivotal role in shaping the mechanisms that ensure successful reproduction. With over a million known insect species, understanding the endocrine control of reproduction has become increasingly complex. Some of the key players include the classic insect lipid hormones ju...