Endocrinology · 1946 · 48 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesDevelopmental BiologyEntomologyHormone BiochemistryInsect Developmental BiologyInsect PhysiologyEndocrine Regulation Of DevelopmentInsect EndocrinologyCorpora Allata FunctionEndocrine Control Of Growth
IT IS WELL KNOWN that the corpora allata play an important role in insect development. It is also established beyond doubt that this influence is hormonal in nature. There is, however, no full agreement among investigators as to the mode of action of the corpus allatum hormone and its interaction with other factors in the control of the various developmental steps. The present paper is intended as a contribution to the study of these problems.