Insight into the regulation of the Nrf2 pathway in response to ascovirus infection in Spodoptera exigua.
Ruoheng JinZhengkun XiaoMadoka NakaiGuo-Hua HuangPublished in: Pest management science (2022)
The HvAV-3h activated Nrf2/ARE pathway of S. exigua and reactive oxygen species were found to respond to ascovirus infection by regulating alterations in antioxidant enzyme genes mediated by the host Nrf2/ARE pathway. These findings enhance our knowledge of ascovirus-host interactions and lay the foundation for the application of ascoviruses in biological pest control. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.