Two hexamerin genes from the termite Reticulitermes flavipes: Sequence, expression, and proposed functions in caste regulation.

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Published in Gene on April 03, 2006

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X Zhou1, M R Tarver, G W Bennett, F M Oi, M E Scharf

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1: Toxicology Laboratory, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Bldg. 970-Natural Area Dr., PO Box 110620, Gainesville, FL 32611-0620, USA.

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