Phylogeny and evolution of the cholesterol transporter NPC1 in insects.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2018.04.007
Abstract: Sterols are essential nutrients for eukaryotes. Insects are obligate sterol auxotrophs and must acquire this key nutrient from their diets. The digestive tract is the organ for absorbing nutrients as well as sterols from food.… read more here.
Keywords: insects; phylogeny evolution; cholesterol transporter; cholesterol ... See more keywords