Destruxin A inhibits scavenger receptor B mediated melanization in Aphis citricola.

Pengfei HanQitian GongJiqiao FanMureed AbbasDuo ChenJian-Zhen Zhang

Published in: Pest management science (2022)

Destruxin A inhibits melanization by suppressing AcSR-B in A. citricola. Our findings are helpful in understanding the underlying molecular mechanism of the DA suppressing immune system, and uncover a potential molecular target for double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) insecticides.

Keyphrases

binding protein
signaling pathway
nucleic acid
single molecule
aedes aegypti
human health