spidey

1. spidey increases cuticular hydrocarbons in flies.

   “inhibiting gene expression only during adulthood resulted in a striking loss of oenocyte cells and a concomitant reduction of cuticular hydrocarbons, desiccation resistance, and lifespan.”

   Model organismsshown by spidey knockdowncuticle

   Steroid Hormone Signaling Is Essential for Pheromone Production and Oenocyte Survival

   PLoS genetics·Jun 22, 2016

More on Cuticular hydrocarbons

1. spidey increases oenocyte survival in flies.

   “inhibiting gene expression only during adulthood resulted in a striking loss of oenocyte cells”

   Model organismsshown by spidey knockdownoenocyte

   Steroid Hormone Signaling Is Essential for Pheromone Production and Oenocyte Survival

   PLoS genetics·Jun 22, 2016