<div>Part A Skeletal matrices </div><div>1 Genes of Cuticular Proteins and their Regulation - H. Kawasaki</div><div>1.1 Recent Classification of Cuticular Proteins and the Construction of Cuticular Layers</div><div>1.2 Factors that Affect the Expression of Cuticular Proteins</div><div>1.3 Application of Genome Information</div><div>1.4 Regulation of Gene Expression of Cuticular Proteins</div><div>1.5 Future Prospects</div><div>2 Chitin Synthetic and Degradation Pathways - S. Muthukrishnan, Y. Arakane, H. Merzendorfer and Q. yang</div><div>2.1 Introduction</div><div>2.2 Structure of Chitin</div><div>2.3 Higher Order Structures Involving Chitin Fibers in the Cuticle</div><div>2.4 Higher Order Structures in the Peritrophic Matrix</div><div>2.5 Precursors of Chitin and generation of Activated Substrates</div><div>2.6 Towards the Mode of Action of Insect Chitin Synthases</div>2.7 Regulation of Chitin Synthesis<div>2.8 Chitin deacetylation and Possible Role in Cuticle Assembly</div><div>2.9 Chitin deacetylases in Insects</div><div>2.10 Chitin Degradation </div><div>2.11 Chitinolytic N-Acetylglucosaminidase and their Genes</div><div>2.12 Additional Proteins Involved in Chitin Protection and Degradation</div><div>2.13 Cuticular Proteins Analogous to Peritrophins</div><div>2.14 Cuticular Proteins Belonging to R&R and Other Groups</div><div>2.15 Concluding Remarks</div><div>3 Molecular model of skeletal organization and differentiation - B. Moussian</div><div>3.1 Introduction</div><div>3.2 Cuticles of Model Insects</div><div>3.3 Conceptual model of cuticle differentiation</div><div>3.4 Outlook</div><div>4 Resilin – The Pliant Protein - J. Michels, E. Appel, S.N. Gorb</div><div>4.1 Introduction</div><div>4.2 Biochemistry and molecular biology</div><div>4.3 Identification and visualization of resilin</div><div>4.4 Mechanical properties of resilin</div><div>4.5 Occurrence and function in different systems</div><div>4.6 Biomimetics</div><div>4.7 Conclusions and outlook</div><div>5 The Mineralized Exoskeletons of Crustaceans - S. Bentov, S. Abehsera and A. Sagi</div><div>5.1 Introduction</div><div>5.2 The advantage of mineralization</div><div>5.3 Degree of mineralization</div><div>5.4 Degree of crystallization</div><div>5.5 The combination of calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate</div><div>5.6 Involvement of proteins and genes</div><div>5.7 Potential biomimetic applications inspired by the crustacean exoskeleton</div><div>5.8 Concluding remarks</div><div>6 Tyrosine Metabolism in Insect Cuticle Pigmentation and </div><div> Sclerotization - M. Y. Noh, T. Asano, J. J. Kramer and Y. Arakane</div><div>6.1 Introduction</div><div>6.2 Functions of Key Enzymes/Proteins Involved in Cuticle Pigmentation and Sclerotization</div><div>6.3 Interactions and Functions of Pigments in Insects</div><div>6.4 Hormonal Regulation of Cuticle Pigmentation </div><div>6.5 Future Prospects and Concluding Remarks</div><div>7 Cuticular Hydrocarbons: Biochemistry and Chemical Ecology - M. D. Ginzel and G. J. Blomquist </div><div>7.1 Introduction</div><div>7.2 Chemical Composition of Insect Hydrocarbons</div><div>7.3 Hydrocarbon Biosynthesis</div><div>7.4 Ecological and Behavioral Aspects</div><div>7.5 Future Directions</div><div>Part B Peritrophic Membranes and Eggshell Matrices - </div><div>8 Peritrophic Matrices - H. Merzendorfer, M. Kekenberg and S. Muthukrishnan</div><div>8.1 Introduction</div><div>8.2 Structural Components on the Peritrophic Matrix</div><div>8.3 Peritrophic Matrix Formation and assembly</div><div>8.4 Peritrophic Matrix Properties and Structure-Function Relationship of Peritrophic </div><div> Matrix Components</div><div>8.5 Function of the Peritrophic Matrix</div><div>8.6 Mechanisms Developed by Pathogens and Parasites to Cross the Peritrophic </div><div> Membrane Barrier<div>8.7 Comparative Genomics: Peritrophic Matrix Proteins in Different Insect Orders</div><div>8.8 Peritrophic Matrix as a Target for Pest Control</div><div>8.9 RNAi-Based Strategies</div><div>8.10 Concluding Remarks and Perspectives</div><div>9 Composite Eggshell Matrices: Chorionic Layers and Sub- </div><div> Chorionic Cuticular Envelopes - G. L. Rezende, H. C. M. Vargas, B. Moussian and E. Cohen</div><div>9.1 Introduction</div><div>9.2 Maternal Eggshell Layers</div><div>9.3 Cuticular Egg Envelopes of Arthropods</div><div>9.4 Concluding Remarks</div><div>Part C Skeletal Components as Targets for Interference</div><div>10 Targeting Cuticular Components for Pest Management - D. Doucet and A. Retnakaran</div><div>10.1 Introduction</div><div>10.2 Structure of the Integument</div><div>10.3 The Epicuticle</div><div>10.4 The Endocuticle</div><div>10.5 Interfering with Chitin Formation and Degradation</div><div>10.6 The Exocuticle</div><div>10.7 The Eclosion Cascade</div><div>10.8 Identifying Other Possible Targets During Cuticle Genesis</div><div>10.9 Conclusions</div><div>Part D Glandular Secretions - </div><div>11 Nature and Functions of Glands and Ducts in the Drosophila Reproductive Tract</div><div> F. W. Avila, J. A. Sánchez-López, J. L. McGlaughon, S. Raman, M. F. Wolfner and Y. Heifetz</div><div>11.1 Introduction </div><div>11.2 Setting the Context </div><div>11.3 Reproductive Tract Development and Overview </div><div>11.4 The Male Reproductive Tract </div><div>11.5 Fates of Male Secretions in Mated Females </div><div>11.6 The Female Reproductive Tract </div><div>11.7 Taking Control - Female Secretions Shape Later Reproductive Functionality</div><div>11.8 Concluding Remarks</div><div>12 Molecular and Structural Properties of Spider Silk - T. Crawford, C. Williams, R. Hekman, S. Dyrness, A. Arata and C. Vierra</div><div>12.1 Introduction</div><div>12.2 Diversity of Spider Silk</div><div>12.3 Natural Silk Extrusion Pathway</div><div>12.4 Expression Systems for Recombinant Silk Production</div><div>12.5 Biomimicry of the Spinning Process, Applications and Products</div><div>12.6 Summary and Future Challenges</div><div>13 Spider Silks: Factors Affecting Mechanical Properties and Biomimetic Applications - S. Zhang and I-M Tso</div><div>13.1 Introduction</div><div>13.2 Biology of Spider Silk</div><div>13.3 Factors Affecting Silk Mechanical Properties</div><div>13.4 Current and Potential Applications</div><div>13.5 Summary and Future Expectations</div><div>14 Insect Silks and Cocoons: Structural and Molecular Aspects - K. Yukuhiro, H. Sezuku, T. Tsubota, Y. Takasu, T. Kameda and N. Yonemura</div><div>14.1 Introduction</div><div>14.2 Silk gland morphology</div><div>14.3 Cocoons produced by lepidopteran larvae</div><div>14.4 Fibroins in lepidopteran silks</div><div>14.5 Sericins as glue proteins</div><div>14.6 Differences in shape and function of silk glands among insects</div><div>14.7 Different features in silks of non-lepidopteran insects</div><div>14.8 Gene modification in silk glands using transgenic technology for industrial use</div><div>14.9 Conclusions</div><div>15 Glands of Drosophila melanogaster, A Model System - R. Farkaš</div><div>15.1 Introduction</div><div>15.2 Larval Exocytotic Activity of Drosophila Salivary Glands </div><div>15.3 Apocrine Secretion by Drosophila SGs </div><div>Vertebrates </div><div>15.4 Conclusions </div><div>16 Salivary Gland Secretions of Phytophagous Arthropods - M. P. Celorio-Mancera and J. M. Labavitch</div><div>16.1 Introduction</div><div>16. 2 Salivary Glands and their Components</div><div>16.3 Salivary Components and the Interaction between Plants and Arthropods During Herbivory</div><div>16.4. Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives</div><div>17 Glandular Matrices and Secretions: Blood-Feeding Arthropods - B. Mans</div><div>17. 1 Introduction - Evolution of Blood-Feeding in Arthropods</div><div>17.2 The Vector-Host Interphase</div><div>17.3 The Host Dermis and Defense Response</div><div>17.4 Arthropod Modelling of the Host Matrix</div><div>17.5 Arthropod Modulation of Host Defenses</div><div>17.6 Sialoverse</div><div>17.7 Future Perspectives</div><div><br></div></div>