Genome Annotation of Molting-Related Protein-Coding Genes in <i>Propsilocerus akamusi</i> Reveals Transcriptomic Responses to Heavy Metal Contamination.

ABSTRACT: The exoskeleton of insects, known as the cuticle, necessitates regular renewal during molting and metamorphosis, with chitin being its primary structural component. Consequently, the molting and metamorphosis processes in insects are characterized by periodic degradation and synthesis of chitin, which are tightly regulated by juvenile hormone (JH) and 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E). Propsilocerus akamusi, a species that plays a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems, demonstrates remarkable resilience to environmental pollutants, including metallic elements found in industrial waste. In this investigation, we systematically analyzed and summarized the metabolic pathways associated with JH, 20E, chitin, and heavy metal transport in P. akamusi. Based on previous genome assembly, we co

SUBMITTER: Liu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12193260 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature