Male-derived PBP4 is essential for sperm competition by mediating sperm motility in moths
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, volume 122, number 44, November 2025.
SignificanceThis study reveals the role of pheromone binding protein 4 (PBP4) in moth reproduction. Unlike its ancestral olfactory function, PBP4 is expressed specifically in male accessory glands (MAG), transferred to females during mating, and improves…
