Hsp70 expression in<i>Chironomus ramosus</i>exposed to gamma radiation

Abstract

The present study confirmed that radio-tolerant midge, C. ramosus expressed Hsp70 upon gamma radiation exposure and Hsp70 might be one of the gamma radiation-induced stress proteins required during the early stages of radiation stress management in aquatic midge larvae. This is the first report of its kind from the juvenile stage of any aquatic insect group.