Lectins constitute a complex group of proteins found in different organisms. These proteins
constitute an important field for research, as their structural diversity and affinity for several …

Hemipteran group of sap sucking insect pests cause worldwide crop destruction. The role of
mannose specific monocot lectins have recently been worked out in hemipteran pest …

Plant lectins have been reported as transgenic resistance factors against a variety of insect
pests. Herein, homologous analysis demonstrated that Zephyranthes grandiflora agglutinin …

Background Along with the rapid development of glycomic tools, the study of lectin–
carbohydrate interactions has expanded, opening the way for applications in the fields of …

This project studied in detail the insecticidal activity of a fungal lectin from the sclerotes of
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, referred to as S. sclerotiorum agglutinin or SSA. Feeding assays …

Lycotoxin I, from the wolf spider (Lycosa carolinensis), is an amphipathic pore-forming
peptide that has antimicrobial and anti-insect activity. Constitutive expression of a lycotoxin I …

Lectins have always demonstrated their role in bearing insecticidal activity. They are
although considered to be toxic for mammals but some studies have reported that the …

Fruiting bodies or sporocarps of dikaryotic (ascomycetous and basidiomycetous) fungi,
commonly referred to as mushrooms, are often rich in entomotoxic and nematotoxic proteins …

C-type lectins (CTLs) are a superfamily of Ca 2+-dependent carbohydrate-recognition
proteins, and an important pattern recognition receptor (PRR) in insect innate immunity …

Background Plant-parasitic nematodes and herbivorous insects have a significant negative
impact on global crop production. A successful approach to protect crops from these pests is …