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...

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Main Author: Stephanie E. Mohr (auth)
Other Authors: David W. Killilea (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2018
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