Cyclorraphan yolk proteins and lepidopteran minor yolk proteins originate from two unrelated lipase families.

Vitellogenins, cyclorraphan yolk proteins and lepidopteran minor yolk proteins are three classes of female-specific proteins that serve as an embryonic nutritional store. Similarity to vertebrate lipid-binding proteins was established for vitellogenins and yolk proteins, vitellogenins being related...

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Main Authors: Hens, K, Lemey, P, Macours, N, Francis, C, Huybrechts, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004