Regulatory changes in the fatty acid elongase eloF underlie the evolution of sex-specific pheromone profiles in Drosophila prolongata

Regulatory changes in the fatty acid elongase eloF underlie the evolution of sex-specific pheromone profiles in Drosophila prolongata

Abstract Background Pheromones play a key role in regulating sexual behavior throughout the animal kingdom. In Drosophila and other insects, many cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) are sexually dimorphic, and some are known to perform pheromonal functions. However, the genetic control of sex-specific CHC...

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Main Authors: Yige Luo, Ayumi Takau, Jiaxun Li, Tiezheng Fan, Ben R. Hopkins, Yvonne Le, Santiago R. Ramirez, Takashi Matsuo, Artyom Kopp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Drosophila
Pheromones
Cuticular hydrocarbons
Mating behavior
Sexual communication
Fatty acid elongase
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-025-02220-z
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