Prothoracic_gland

Prothoracic gland

Prothoracic gland

Glands in the prothorax of certain insects

The prothoracic glands are either of a pair of endocrine glands located in the prothorax of certain insects that regulate molting. They have an ectodermal origin and secrete ecdysteroids, such as ecdysone and 20-hydroxyecdysone.[1] They usually disappear in adults.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Gilbert, L. I.; Song, Q.; Rybczynski, R. (1997-09-01). "Control of ecdysteroidogenesis: activation and inhibition of prothoracic gland activity". Invertebrate Neuroscience. 3 (2–3): 205–216. doi:10.1007/BF02480376. ISSN 1354-2516. PMID 9783446. S2CID 2746340.
  2. [2]
    Klowden, M. Physiological Systems in Insects Endocrine Systems.


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