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Electrophoretic analysis of the soluble proteins in the paragonial glands of 11Drosophila species demonstrated that the patterns are highly species-specific. The possible functional significance of these proteins is discussed.
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This work was supported by grants from the Schweizerischer Nationalfonds and the Georges und Antoine Claraz-Schenkung.
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Chen, P.S. Species-specific protein patterns inDrosophila paragonial glands. Experientia 32, 549–551 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990153
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