Effects of Functional Depletion of <i>Doublesex</i> on Male Development in the Sawfly, <i>Athalia rosae</i>
The <i>doublesex</i> (<i>dsx</i>) gene, which encodes a transcription factor, regulates sexual differentiation in insects. Sex-specific splicing of <i>dsx</i> occurs to yield male- and female-specific isoforms, which promote male and female development, respective...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/10/849 |