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J Chem Ecol

Title:		The sex pheromone glands ofDermacentor variabilis (Say) andDermacentor andersoni stiles : Sex pheromone stored in neutral lipid
Author(s):		Sonenshine DE; Gainsburg DM; Rosenthal MD; Silverstein RM;
Address:		"Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1981
Volume:		7
Issue:		2
Page Number:		345 - 357
DOI:		10.1007/BF00995757
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Evidence is presented indicating the presence of the tick sex pheromone, 2,6-dichlorophenol in lipid droplets in the foveal glands ofDermacentor variabilis (Say) andDermacentor andersoni Stiles. The pheromone appears to be dissolved in the lipid droplets. The droplets consist of neutral lipids, mostly triacylglycerides and cholesterol esters. The esterified fatty acid profiles of foveal gland triacylgylcerides are different from those of other tissues examined or reported for other ticks. The percentage of shorter chain, mostly saturated fatty acids were decreased, while the longer chain polyunsaturated fatty acids were increased. The biological advantages of lipid solution for storage, translocation, and release of the sex pheromone from the female tick are discussed"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINESonenshine, D E Gainsburg, D M Rosenthal, M D Silverstein, R M eng 1981/03/01 J Chem Ecol. 1981 Mar; 7(2):345-57. doi: 10.1007/BF00995757"