Vitellogenin
| Definition: |
A serum and yolk protein which has been characterized as a calcium-binding glycolipophosphoprotein. It is induced by estrogen or juvenile hormone and is essential for yolk formation in various insect species. |
| Notes: |
an egg protein; /biosyn /drug eff /physiol /ultrastruct permitted |
| Also Called: |
Microvitellogenin,Vitellogenin II |
| Previously Indexed: |
Egg Proteins (1973-1974),Lipoproteins (1972-1974),Phosphoproteins (1973-1974) |
Vitellogenin Definitions and Terms
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