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IPR050468

Larval/pupal cuticle protein
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Short nameCuticle_Struct_Prot
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Description

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The cuticle protein family is comprised of structural proteins that are integral components of the exoskeleton in various arthropods, including insects, spiders, and ticks
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. These proteins are involved in the formation and stabilization of the cuticle, which serves as a protective layer and plays a crucial role in arthropod development and morphology. Members of the family are found in different stages of the life cycle, such as larval, pupal, and adult stages, and are associated with specific parts of the cuticle, including the endocuticle and the rigid cuticle. Some proteins within the family have been identified to bind chitin, suggesting a direct role in cuticle rigidity and structure. The family's proteins are essential for the proper differentiation of cuticular structures and may interact with epidermal cells to form stable cuticular layers that are critical for the arthropod's survival and adaptability.

References

1.Characterization and cDNA cloning of three major proteins from pharate pupal cuticle of Manduca sexta. Suderman RJ, Andersen SO, Hopkins TL, Kanost MR, Kramer KJ. Insect Biochem Mol Biol 33, 331-43, (2003). View articlePMID: 12609518

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