An integrated transcriptomic and proteomic approach to identify the main Torymus sinensis venom components
During oviposition, ectoparasitoid wasps not only inject their eggs but also a complex
mixture of proteins and peptides (venom) in order to regulate the host physiology to benefit …
mixture of proteins and peptides (venom) in order to regulate the host physiology to benefit …
Multipurpose peptides: the venoms of Amazonian stinging ants contain anthelmintic ponericins with diverse predatory and defensive activities
In the face of increasing drug resistance, the development of new anthelmintics is critical for
controlling nematodes that parasitise livestock. Although hymenopteran venom toxins have …
controlling nematodes that parasitise livestock. Although hymenopteran venom toxins have …
Filling in the gaps: A reevaluation of the Lygus hesperus peptidome using an expanded de novo assembled transcriptome and molecular cloning
JJ Hull, RJ Gross, CS Brent, AE Christie - General and Comparative …, 2021 - Elsevier
Peptides are the largest and most diverse class of molecules modulating physiology and
behavior. Previously, we predicted a peptidome for the western tarnished plant bug, Lygus …
behavior. Previously, we predicted a peptidome for the western tarnished plant bug, Lygus …
Identification of Novel Toxin Genes from the Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Parasa lepida (Cramer, 1799): Insights into the Evolution of Lepidoptera Toxins
N Mitpuangchon, K Nualcharoen, S Boonrotpong… - Insects, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Many caterpillar species can produce toxins that cause harmful reactions
to humans, varying from mild irritation to death. Currently, there is very limited knowledge …
to humans, varying from mild irritation to death. Currently, there is very limited knowledge …
Composition and Acute Inflammatory Response from Tetraponera rufonigra Venom on RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells
S Naephrai, S Khacha-Ananda, P Pitchakarn… - Toxins, 2021 - mdpi.com
Tetraponera rufonigra (Arboreal Bicoloured Ant) venom induces pain, inflammation, and
anaphylaxis in people and has an increased incident in Southeast Asia regions. The …
anaphylaxis in people and has an increased incident in Southeast Asia regions. The …