Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Linoleic Acid in Insects
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Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Linoleic Acid in Insects:                   Recent work by the principal investigator presents evidence                     that some insects unlike vertebrates can synthesize                             polyunsaturated fatty acids de novo.  Experiments with isolated                 tissues from pea aphids, American cockroaches and crickets                      should provide unambiquous evidence to rule out involvement of                  symbiotic microorganisms in the synthesis of these fatty acids.                 The key enzyme will be characterized and specific substrate                     identified.                                                                                                                                                          The results of this research should contribute to our                      understanding of the function and metabolism of polyunsaturated                 fatty acids in insects.  Knowledge of insect biochemistry                       especially as it differs from that of vertebrates will be                       helpful in developing safer methods for managing medically and                  economically important insects.
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