Oenocytes in insects

Oenocytes are insect cells responsible for lipid processing and detoxification. Of ectodermic origin, they are found in close association with the insect epidermis, or fat body cells, or both depending on the insect species and developmental stage. They are easily distinguishable either by staining...

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Main Authors: G F Martins, J M Ramalho-Ortigão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2012-08-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/268