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Developmental regulation of the pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide-receptor (PBAN-R): Re-evaluating the role of juvenile hormone

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2010

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19

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Bober, R., Department of Entomology, Hebrew University, Rehovot, Bet-Dagan, Israel, Institute for Technology and Storage of Agricultural Products, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Azrielli, A., Institute for Technology and Storage of Agricultural Products, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Rafaeli, A., Institute for Technology and Storage of Agricultural Products, Volcani Center, ARO, P.O. Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel

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Sex pheromone production in Helicoverpa armigera is regulated by pheromone-biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide (PBAN), which binds to a G-protein coupled receptor at the pheromone gland. We demonstrate the temporal differential expression levels of the PBAN receptor (PBAN-R) gene, reaching peak levels at a critical period of 5 h post-eclosion. Previous studies implied a possible regulatory role for juvenile hormone (JH). We herein demonstrate that PBAN-R expression levels increase normally when females are decapitated or head-ligated, removing the source of JH, before peak transcript levels are reached. Similarly, sex pheromone production can be induced by PBAN in such decapitated females. These results indicate that up-regulation, at this critical time, is not dependent on JH originating from the head. Conversely, JH injected in vivo at this critical period significantly inhibits PBAN-R transcript levels. © 2009 The Royal Entomological Society.

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