Genome-Wide Analysis of Odorant-Binding Proteins in Papilio xuthus with Focus on the Perception of Two PxutGOBPs to Host Odorants and Insecticides.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03396
Abstract: In this study, we annotated 49 odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) in Papilio xuthus, with four novel genes and seven improved sequences. Expression profiles identified numerous OBPs in antennae or reproductive tissues. Using two antenna-enriched general OBPs… read more here.
Keywords: pxutgobp1; odorant binding; papilio xuthus; binding proteins ... See more keywords
Prepatterning of Papilio xuthus caterpillar camouflage is controlled by three homeobox genes: clawless, abdominal-A, and Abdominal-B
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aav7569
Abstract: Three homeobox genes regulate prepatterning of caterpillar camouflage design in the swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus. Color patterns often function as camouflage to protect insects from predators. In most swallowtail butterflies, younger larvae mimic bird droppings… read more here.
Keywords: papilio xuthus; homeobox genes; three homeobox; camouflage ... See more keywords
Monopolatic motion vision in the butterfly Papilio xuthus
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.191957
Abstract: ABSTRACT The swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus can perceive the linear polarization of light. Using a novel polarization projection system, we recently demonstrated that P. xuthus can detect visual motion based on polarization contrast. In the… read more here.
Keywords: papilio xuthus; motion; motion vision; polarization ... See more keywords
Deciphering Novel Antimicrobial Peptides from the Transcriptome of Papilio xuthus
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11110776
Abstract: Simple Summary Insects live in a pathogenic microorganism rich environment. Thus, insects develop a stronger defense in terms of innate immunity. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are one of the key tools in the insect’s innate immune… read more here.
Keywords: insects; swallowtail butterfly; novel amps; antimicrobial peptides ... See more keywords