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[HTML][HTML] Functional and structural diversity of insect glutathione S-transferases in xenobiotic adaptation
As a superfamily of multifunctional enzymes that is mainly associated with xenobiotic adaptation,
glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) facilitate insects' survival under chemical stresses in …
glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) facilitate insects' survival under chemical stresses in …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated analysis of cytochrome P450 gene superfamily in the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum
Background The functional and evolutionary diversification of insect cytochrome P450s (CYPs)
shaped the success of insects. CYPs constitute one of the largest and oldest gene …
shaped the success of insects. CYPs constitute one of the largest and oldest gene …
[HTML][HTML] A specialist herbivore pest adaptation to xenobiotics through up-regulation of multiple Cytochrome P450s
The adaptation of herbivorous insects to their host plants is hypothesized to be intimately
associated with their ubiquitous development of resistance to synthetic pesticides. However, …
associated with their ubiquitous development of resistance to synthetic pesticides. However, …
Mechanisms and management of acaricide resistance for Tetranychus urticae in agroecosystems
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a constant threat to sustainable
production of numerous economically important crops globally. Management of T. urticae is …
production of numerous economically important crops globally. Management of T. urticae is …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic roles of insect carboxyl/cholinesterases in chemical adaptation
Simple Summary Carboxyl/cholinesterases (CCEs) represent a family of enzymes distributed
in many organisms, including insects. Despite their relatively simple catalyzed hydrolysis …
in many organisms, including insects. Despite their relatively simple catalyzed hydrolysis …
Characterization of class III peroxidases from switchgrass
Class III peroxidases (CIIIPRX) catalyze the oxidation of monolignols, generate radicals, and
ultimately lead to the formation of lignin. In general, CIIIPRX genes encode a large number …
ultimately lead to the formation of lignin. In general, CIIIPRX genes encode a large number …
Odorant degrading carboxylesterases modulate foraging and mating behaviors of Grapholita molesta
Odorant degrading carboxylesterases (CXEs) play key roles in the process of odor signal
reception via degrading ester odorants. But the functional mechanisms of CXEs in modulating …
reception via degrading ester odorants. But the functional mechanisms of CXEs in modulating …
Physiological functions of a methuselah-like G protein coupled receptor in Lymantria dispar Linnaeus
Insect G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) have been identified as a highly attractive
target for new generation insecticides discovery due to their critical physiological functions. …
target for new generation insecticides discovery due to their critical physiological functions. …
Glutaredoxins and thioredoxin peroxidase involved in defense of emamectin benzoate induced oxidative stress in Grapholita molesta
Glutaredoxins (Grxs) and thioredoxin peroxidases (Tpxs) are major antioxidant enzyme families
involved in regulating cellular redox homeostasis and in defense of enhanced oxidative …
involved in regulating cellular redox homeostasis and in defense of enhanced oxidative …
[HTML][HTML] Structural and Functional Characterization of One Unclassified Glutathione S-Transferase in Xenobiotic Adaptation of Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Y Liu, T Moural, S Koirala BK, J Hernandez… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Arthropod Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) constitute a large family of multifunctional
enzymes that are mainly associated with xenobiotic or stress adaptation. GST-mediated …
enzymes that are mainly associated with xenobiotic or stress adaptation. GST-mediated …