Figure 5.

Expression patterns of the silkworm COEs validated by RT-PCR. (a) Expression of the silkworm COEs in special tissues. M: DL2000 marker, 1 and 5: larvae antennae, 2 and 6: larvae maxilla, 3 and 7: adult antennae, 4 and 8: adult leg. (b) Expression of β-esterases in adult accessory gland. M: DL2000 marker, 1: male accessory gland, 2: female accessory gland.