Sustained post-mating response in Drosophila melanogaster requires multiple seminal fluid proteins.

Successful reproduction is critical to pass genes to the next generation. Seminal proteins contribute to important reproductive processes that lead to fertilization in species ranging from insects to mammals. In Drosophila, the male's accessory gland is a source of seminal fluid proteins that a...

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Main Authors: K Ravi Ram, Mariana F Wolfner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2007-12-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2134937?pdf=render