An integrated transcriptomic and proteomic approach to identify the main Torymus sinensis venom components

C Scieuzo, R Salvia, A Franco, M Pezzi, F Cozzolino… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
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 …

Multipurpose peptides: the venoms of Amazonian stinging ants contain anthelmintic ponericins with diverse predatory and defensive activities

SA Nixon, SD Robinson, AJ Agwa, AA Walker… - Biochemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …