short-chain dehydrogenase among
others. We also identified acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase, which
synthesizes acetyl CoA from acetate, adenosine triphosphate,
and coenzyme A through an acetyl-adenosine monophosphate
(AMP) intermediate [85,86]. Given the proximity of the fat body
to the glandular cells [34], it is plausible suggest that this tissue
may supply potential precursors, in the form of triacylglycerols
stored in lipid droplets, for pheromone biosynthesis, as observed
in moths [87,88]. Further studies may help to explore
other functions of those lipid droplets in the L longipalpis
pheromone-producing cells, such as transient storage depots
for proteins as observed in Drosophila [89].