A chitinase with two catalytic domains is required for organization of the cuticular extracellular matrix of a beetle
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007307
Abstract: Insect cuticle or exoskeleton is an extracellular matrix formed primarily from two different structural biopolymers, chitin and protein. During each molt cycle, a new cuticle is deposited simultaneously with degradation of the inner part of… read more here.
Keywords: extracellular matrix; matrix; catalytic domains; cuticle ... See more keywords