The Current State of Knowledge on the Neuroactive Compounds That Affect the Development, Mating and Reproduction of Spiders (Araneae) Compared to Insects

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Journal Invert Neurosci

Date 2017 Apr 20

PMID 28421370

Citations 4

Authors

Marta Sawadro

Agata Bednarek

Agnieszka Babczynska

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Abstract

The neuroendocrine system of insects, including the presence of the main neuroactive compounds, and their role in ontogenesis are probably best understood of all the arthropods. Development, metamorphosis, the maturation of the gonads, vitellogenesis and egg production are regulated by hormones (juvenile hormones, ecdysteroids) and neuropeptides. However, knowledge about their presence and functions in spiders is fragmentary. In this paper, we present a summary of the current data about the juvenile hormones, ecdysteroids and neuropeptides in selected groups of arthropods, with particular emphasis on spiders. This is the first article that takes into account the occurrence, action and role of hormones and neuropeptides in spiders. In addition, the suggestions for possible ways to study these compounds in Araneomorphae spiders are unique and cannot be found in the arachnological literature.

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