Evolution of Neuropeptide Precursors in Polyneoptera (Insecta)

Neuropeptides are among the structurally most diverse signaling molecules and participate in intercellular information transfer from neurotransmission to intrinsic or extrinsic neuromodulation. Many of the peptidergic systems have a very ancient origin that can be traced back to the early evolution...

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Main Authors: Marcel Bläser, Reinhard Predel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2020.00197/full