A novel gene REPTOR2 activates the autophagic degradation of wing disc in pea aphid

Wing dimorphism in insects is an evolutionarily adaptive trait to maximize insect fitness under various environments, by which the population could be balanced between dispersing and reproduction. Most studies concern the regulatory mechanisms underlying the stimulation of wing morph in aphids, but...

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Main Authors: Erliang Yuan, Huijuan Guo, Weiyao Chen, Bingru Du, Yingjie Mi, Zhaorui Qi, Yiyang Yuan, Keyan Zhu-Salzman, Feng Ge, Yucheng Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2023-03-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/83023