Metabolism dynamics in tropical cockroach during a cold-induced recovery period.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insects are poikilothermic organisms, meaning their body heat comes entirely from their surroundings. This influences their metabolism, growth, development, and behavior. Cold tolerance is considered an important factor in determining the geographic distribution of insects. The tropical cockroach Gromphadorhina coquereliana is capable of surviving exposure to cold. To determine the dynamics of metabolic adjustments occurring in the insect body under cold stress, we subjected the cockroach to 4°C for 3 h, followed by recovery periods of 3, 8, and 24 h. We then determined the levels of glycogen, proteins, lipids, amino acids, and carbohydrates. We also measured gene expression and the activity of the main enzymes of metabolic cycles responsible for energy conversion, namel

SUBMITTER: Chowanski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12166600 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature