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Bioessays

Title:		The sex-peptide
Author(s):		Kubli E;
Address:		"Zoologisches Institut, Universitat Zurich-Irchel, Switzerland"
Journal Title:		Bioessays
Year:		1992
Volume:		14
Issue:		11
Page Number:		779 - 784
DOI:		10.1002/bies.950141111
ISSN/ISBN:		0265-9247 (Print) 0265-9247 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Injection of a peptide of 36 amino acids into virgin Drosophila females changes their reproductive properties drastically: males are rejected and egg laying is increased. The neuronal and physiological properties of the virgin state are replaced by a new pattern of behavior and stimulation of egg production and deposition. Under natural conditions, the peptide is synthesized by the male and transferred into the female during copulation. The sex-peptide, therefore, can be considered as a pheromone. In this review, I shall limit my discussion to Drosophila melanogaster"
Keywords:		"Amino Acid Sequence Animals Animals, Genetically Modified Copulation/drug effects/physiology *Drosophila Proteins Drosophila melanogaster/*physiology/ultrastructure Female Genitalia, Male/metabolism/ultrastructure Insecta/physiology Intercellular Signalin;"
Notes:		"MedlineKubli, E eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review 1992/11/01 Bioessays. 1992 Nov; 14(11):779-84. doi: 10.1002/bies.950141111"