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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Spiders Genetics"”.
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Isolation and characterization of the tubuliform spidroin 1 promoter from the black widow spider, Latrodectus Hesperus
<p>Little is actually known about the transcriptional regulation of spider silk as most studies have focused on the material properties of silks. We isolated and mapped the TuSp1 core promoter from the black widow spider, Latrodectus hesperus. Using a genomic DNA walking strategy, we have isolated …
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Generation of A L. Hesperus embryonic cDNA library for the isolation of genes involved in early pattern formation
… and give insight into whether, and how, spiders use Hox and Pax genes to organize their bodies. Finally, it will provide a more thorough understanding of how different developmental mechanisms have evolved and ultimately how changes in gene expression can lead to a change in overall body …
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Generation of cDNA chips from the black widow spider, latrodectus hesperus, for gene discovery and expression profiling using microarray technology, and molecular characterization of a novel silk glue protein
… patterns and to identify novel candidates. Spiders are remarkable creatures because of their ability to make different silks, each with a specific function. Some of these silks have amazing mechanical properties, comparable to those of the finest synthetic materials. Several silk genes have …
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Evidence that aciniform silk and minor ampullate silk are major constituents of wrapping silk from the black widow
<p>Spider silk is one of the most remarkable materials produced in the natural world and its strength and extensibility are legendary. To date, the majority of studies have been performed on the following silks: dragline, capture spiral, and eggcase silk. The primary goal of this study was to …