Enhanced <i>Myc</i> Expression in Silkworm Silk Gland Promotes DNA Replication and Silk Production
Silkworm is an economically important insect that synthetizes silk proteins for silk production in silk gland, and silk gland cells undergo endoreplication during larval period. Transcription factor Myc is essential for cell growth and proliferation. Although silkworm <i>Myc</i> gene has...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/361 |