Chitin is a major component of the exoskeleton and the peritrophic matrix of insects. It forms
complex structures in association with different assortments of cuticle and peritrophic matrix …

Organisms have constant contact with potentially harmful agents that can compromise their
fitness. However, most of the times these agents fail to cause serious disease by virtue of the …

The peritrophic matrix (PM) is an acellular chitin and glycoprotein layer that lines the
invertebrate midgut. The PM has long been considered a physical as well as a biochemical …

In the three-dimensional extracellular matrix of the insect cuticle, horizontally aligned
microfibrils composed of the polysaccharide chitin and associated proteins are stacked …

The peritrophic matrix (PM) is an extracellular, semi-permeable biocomposite that lines the
midgut of most insects. The PM serves as the first defense in the midgut to resist …

In 1762, Lyonet described a sheath surrounding the food bolus of larvae from Cossus
cossus, the goat-moth caterpillar; over 250 years hence, matters pertaining to its properties …

The peritrophic matrix (PM) is essential for insect digestive system physiology as it protects
the midgut epithelium from damage by food particles, pathogens, and toxins. The PM is also …

In the current study, we investigated the insecticidal efficacy of two borates, disodium
octaborate tetrahydrate (Etidot‐67) and calcium metaborate (CMB) via surface application or …

Simple Summary The insect midgut is an important digestive organ with the peritrophic
matrix (PM) being a semi-permeable membrane secreted by the midgut cells. The PM plays …

Peritrophic membrane (PM) is a chitin and protein-containing extracellular matrix that lines
the midgut in most insect species, functioning as a barrier to exogenous toxins and …