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Functions and analysis of the seminal fluid proteins of male Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies.
Peptides - 1 Sept 2004
Chapman Tracey, Davies Susan J
Abstract excerpt
The study of insect seminal fluid proteins provides a unique window upon adaptive evolution in action. The seminal fluid of Drosophila melanogaster contains over 80 proteins and peptides, which are transferred together with sperm by mating males. The functions of many of these substances are not yet known. However, those that have been characterized have marked effects on the reproductive success of males and...
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