Antifungal roles of adult-specific cuticular protein genes of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2021.107674
Abstract: The insect cuticle is a composite structure that can further be divided into a few sub-structural layers. Its large moiety comprises a lattice of chitin fibrils and structural proteins, both of which are stabilized by… read more here.
Keywords: adult specific; cuticular protein; specific cuticular; protein genes ... See more keywords
Cuticular protein defective Bamboo mutant of Bombyx mori is sensitive to environmental stresses.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2018.04.005
Abstract: Insect cuticle acts as a primary protective barrier against environment stresses that may directly impact the insect body. Here, we report the mechanical defense function of a structural cuticular protein, BmorCPH24, to environmental stresses using… read more here.
Keywords: bamboo mutant; cuticular protein; cuticle; environmental stresses ... See more keywords
Coassembly of a New Insect Cuticular Protein and Chitosan via Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00261
Abstract: Insect cuticle is a fiber-reinforced composite material that consists of polysaccharide chitin fibers and a protein matrix. The molecular interactions between insect cuticle proteins and chitin that govern the assembly and evolution of cuticles are… read more here.
Keywords: liquid phase; phase separation; liquid liquid; cuticular protein ... See more keywords
Genome‐wide identification, characterization and evolution of cuticular protein genes in the malaria vector Anopheles sinensis (Diptera: Culicidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12483
Abstract: Thirteen cuticular protein (CP) families have been recognized in arthropods. In this study, 250 Anopheles sinensis CP genes were identified and named based on genome and transcriptome sequences. They were classified into 10 families based… read more here.
Keywords: sinensis; genome wide; cuticular protein; cps ... See more keywords
Cuticular protein genes involve heat acclimation of insect larvae under global warming.
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DOI: 10.1111/imb.12777
Abstract: Cuticular proteins (CPs) play important roles in insect growth and development. However, it's unknown whether CPs are related to heat tolerance. Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, a serious pest of rice, occurs in summer and exhibits strong adaptability… read more here.
Keywords: heat; heat acclimated; cuticular protein; larvae ... See more keywords