Vitellogenins

Phospholipoglycoproteins produced in the fat body of egg-laying animals such as non-mammalian VERTEBRATES; ARTHROPODS; and others. Vitellogenins are secreted into the HEMOLYMPH, and taken into the OOCYTES by receptor-mediated ENDOCYTOSIS to form the major yolk proteins, VITELLINS. Vitellogenin production is under the regulation of steroid hormones, such as ESTRADIOL and JUVENILE HORMONES in insects.

Also Known As:

Vitellogenin; Microvitellogenin; Vitellogenin II

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Phosphoproteins: 1792
    - Vitellogenins: 241
  - Egg Proteins: 262
    - Vitellins: 6
      - Vitellogenins: 241
  - Arthropod Proteins: 21
    - Insect Proteins: 17
      - Vitellogenins: 241

Vespula vulgaris Ves v 6 allergen

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results