Inhibitory effect of beta-ecdysone on protein synthesis by blowfly fat body in vitro.
Synthesis of blow fly calliphorin and other blood proteins by larval fat body in organ culture is inhibited by beta-ecdysone. The findings suggest a novel function for the hormone.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000378:metabolism*; D004440:Ecdysone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007700:Kinetics; D007814:Larva / Q000378:metabolism; D009924:Organ Culture Techniques; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis / Q000187:drug effects
D004440:Ecdysone