The Potential Role of the <i>Piwi</i> Gene in the Development and Reproduction of <i>Plutella xylostella</i>
Piwi proteins play a significant role in germ cell development and the silencing of transposons in animals by associating with small non-coding RNAs known as Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs). While the <i>Piwi</i> gene has been well characterized in various insect species, the role of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/15/12321 |