1. Introduction --; 2. Occurrence of Peritrophic Membranes --; 3. Formation and Structure --; 3.1 Beginning of Secretion of Peritrophic Membranes --; 3.2 Textures of Microfibrils --; 3.3 Formation of Peritrophic Membranes --; 4. Degradation of Peritrophic Membranes --; 5. Chemical Composition --; 5.1 General Remarks --; 5.2 Chitin --; 5.3 Proteins and Glycoproteins --; 5.4 Proteoglycans --; 6. Functions of Peritrophic Membranes --; 6.1 General Remarks --; 6.2 Lectins and the Association of Bacteria --; 6.3 Immobilized Enzymes --; 6.4 Permeability --; 6.5 Compartmentalization of the Midgut by Peritrophic Membranes --; 6.6 Peritrophic Membranes as a Barrier to Parasites --; 6.7 Fecal Pellets or Ecological Aspects of Peritrophic Membranes --; 6.8 Peritrophic Membranes Used as Cocoon Material for Pupation --; References.
یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
متن يادداشت
Peritrophic membranes are secretion products of the midgut. For long they have been related only to insects, but they occur widely in the animal kingdom. They effect a part of the gut lumen and function not only as a mechanical protection barrier, but also as an ultrafilter, a barrier to parasites, and as envelopes for fecal pellets. Such peritrophic envelopes are of great ecological importance in marine environments. The book is divided into the following themes: - Occurrence - Formation and Structure - Degradation - Chemical Composition - Functions. It is the first comprehensive compilation of all data concerning peritrophic membranes and will provide a basis for future researches in this up to now often neglected field.
موضوع (اسم عام یاعبارت اسمی عام)
موضوع مستند نشده
Biochemistry.
موضوع مستند نشده
Life sciences.
موضوع مستند نشده
Microbiology.
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شماره رده
QL863
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5
نشانه اثر
B994
1992
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )