Metal Biology Takes Flight: The Study of Metal Homeostasis and Detoxification in Insects
Metals such as copper, iron, manganese, and zinc are clearly required for proper metabolism and development, while imbalances can lead to systemic dysfunction and disease. As a result, organisms have evolved complex genetic systems for the regulation of metal levels, including import, export, and se...
- Autores:
- Tipo de recurso:
- Book
- Fecha de publicación:
- 2018
- Institución:
- Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
- Repositorio:
- Expeditio: repositorio UTadeo
- Idioma:
- spa
- OAI Identifier:
- oai:expeditiorepositorio.utadeo.edu.co:20.500.12010/14223
- Acceso en línea:
- https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/5674/metal-biology-takes-flight-the-study-of-metal-homeostasis-and detoxification-in-insects#articles
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12010/14223
- Palabra clave:
- Science (General)
Genetics
Physiology
Metal homeostasis
Detoxification
Metal biology
Insects
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- License
- Abierto (Texto Completo)
| Summary: | Metals such as copper, iron, manganese, and zinc are clearly required for proper metabolism and development, while imbalances can lead to systemic dysfunction and disease. As a result, organisms have evolved complex genetic systems for the regulation of metal levels, including import, export, and sequestration of metals within cells and sub-cellular compartments. The study of metal biology in insects has the potential to greatly expand our understanding of metal biology. The results of such studies might point to new possible therapeutic interventions for neurological and other human diseases, as well as new strategies for insect disease vector control. The articles collected in this Research Topic comprise review and original research on metal biology in insects. |
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