The potentially lethal zoonotic diseases alveolar and cystic echinococcosis are caused by
the metacestode larval stages of the tapeworms Echinococcus multilocularis and …

The androgenic gland (AG)–a unique crustacean endocrine organ that secretes factors such
as the insulin-like androgenic gland (IAG) hormone—is a key player in crustacean sex …

This study reports, for the first time in any of the commercially important decapod species,
the identification of an insulin-like peptide (ILP), distinct from the androgenic gland hormone …

Neuropeptide mediated signalling is an ancient mechanism found in almost all animals and
has been proposed as a promising target for the development of novel drugs against …

Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) infection can induce serious organ damage and
cause schistosomiasis japonica which is mainly prevalent in Asia and currently one of the …

Subarachnoid neurocysticercosis (SANCC) is caused by an abnormally transformed form of
the metacestode or larval form of the tapeworm Taenia solium. In contrast to vesicular …

Abstract Insulin Related Peptides (IRPs) belong to the insulin superfamily and possess a
typical structure with two chains, B and A, linked by disulphide bonds. As the sequence …

Pinctada fucata martensii, is an economically important marine bivalve species cultured for
seawater pearls. At present, we know little about the molecular mechanisms of the insulin …

Background The oriental river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense) is the most prevalent
aquaculture species in China. The sexual precocity in this species has received …

Background Previous studies have shown that insulin receptors in schistosomes, triggered
by host insulin, play an important role in parasite growth, development and fecundity by …