Molting is a highly complex process that requires precise coordination to be successful. We
describe the early classical endocrinological experiments that elucidated the hormones and …

The molting process in arthropods is regulated by steroid hormones acting via nuclear
receptor proteins. The most common molting hormone is the ecdysteroid, 20 …

The molting gland, or Y-organ (YO), is the primary site for ecdysteroid synthesis in decapod
crustaceans. Ecdysteroid biosynthesis is divided into two stages:(1) conversion of …

Steroid molecules are present in all invertebrates, and some of them have established
hormonal roles: this is the case for ecdysteroids in arthropods and, to a lesser extent, for …

Ecdysone receptor (EcR) is the primary regulator of the ecdysteroid signalling pathway, a
critical pathway that directly links to moulting. In addition, EcR also regulates growth …

Diclofenac (DCF), as a widely used drug, has been detected in various environmental media
such as municipal wastewater effluent. However, there is little information on the effects of …

Global aquaculture has expanded rapidly to address the increasing demand for aquatic
protein needs and an uncertain future for wild fisheries. To date, however, most farmed …

Arthropods have long been utilized as models to explore molecular function, and the
findings derived from them can be applied throughout metazoa, including as a basis for …

Ecdysteroids initiate signaling along multiple pathways that regulate various aspects of
development, maturation, and reproduction in arthropods. This study was carried out to seek …

In order to study the potential role of the steroid molting hormone (20-hydroxyecdysone) in
regulating molt-induced claw muscle atrophy, full-length cDNAs encoding retinoid-X …