Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of serine proteases and homologs in the silkworm <it>Bombyx mori</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serine proteases (SPs) and serine proteases homologs (SPHs) are a large group of proteolytic enzymes, with important roles in a variety of physiological processes, such as cell signalling, defense and development. Genome-wide identif...

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Main Authors: Xu Ping-Zhen, Duan Jun, Dong Zhao-Ming, Wang Gen-Hong, Zhao Ping, Cheng Ting-Cai, Xiang Zhong-Huai, Xia Qing-You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/405