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Calpain Proteases and the Evolving Signaling Network in Insect Embryonic Patterning

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution, EarlyView.
Insect embryonic Dorsal‐Ventral (DV) patterning relies on the BMP and Toll pathways to different extents. Calcium‐dependent cystein proteases of the Calpain family also exert an important function to pattern the DV axis. In Drosophila, Calpain A cleaves the Cactus/IkappaB inhibitor and modifies Toll signals in ventral regions of the embryo. In Rhodnius
Alison Julio, Helena Araujo
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Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bollworm) Bacillus thuringiensis toxin receptor BT-R2 [PDF]

, 2006
A cDNA encoding a 200 kD receptor, BT-R2, from the pink boll worm, Pectinophora gossypiella, that binds specifically to a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been cloned, sequenced and characterized.
Bulla, Lee A., Jr., Candas, Mehmet
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The use of edible insects in human food

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira, Hugo Calixto Fonseca, Cláudia Regina Vieira, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Jane Sélia dos Reis dos Coimbra, Bruna Mara Aparecida de Carvalho Mesquita   +5 more
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Virus-induced opposite effect on Bombyx mori gene transcriptions [PDF]

Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2016
Bombyx mori bidensovirus (BmBDV) and Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) are serious pathogens of Bombyx mori. In this study, we reported the changes of transcription level of several immune genes, including bmi, argo, dicer, cap1, cap3 and car ...
Y Yin, H Xia, F Zhu, L Chen, P Lü, K Chen   +5 more
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Impact of photoperiod on circadian sucrose and sucrase rhythms in the digestive system of silkworm, Bombyx mori. [PDF]

, 2013
The impact of photoperiod on circadian sucrose and sucrase rhythms were analyzed in the digestive system of Bombyx mori under 12 hr light-dark cycle (LD), continuous light (LL) and continuous dark (DD).
Bhuvaneswari, E., Sailaja, B., Sivaprasad, S.   +2 more
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Engineering Crosslinker‐Free Sericin–Gelatin Hydrogels With Tunable Rheology for 3D Printing Applications

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Gelatin derived from porcine tissue and sericin extracted from Bombyx mori cocoons are combined to form crosslinker‐free hydrogels with tunable composition, enabling extrusion‐based 3D printing and biocompatible constructs for biomedical applications. ABSTRACT Hydrogels can be processed by 3D printing to manufacture tailor made structures, broadening ...
André S. Macedo, Alaitz Etxabide, Teresa Carranza, Ricardo Brito‐Pereira, Clarisse Ribeiro, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba, Senentxu Lanceros‐Méndez   +7 more
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Unveiling Pharmacological Mechanisms of Bombyx mori (Abresham), a Traditional Arabic Unani Medicine for Ischemic Heart Disease: An Integrative Molecular Simulation Study

Pharmaceutics
Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD), a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, continues to challenge modern medicine. Bombyx mori (Abresham), a traditional ingredient in Unani medicine, has shown promise in cardiovascular health ...
Doni Dermawan, Nasser Alotaiq
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Gelation Time and Polyalcohol Effect on Hydrogels from Domestic and Wild Silk Fibroins

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2012
Silk fibroin (SF) hydrogels were obtained from both domestic (Bombyx mori) and wild (Antheraea pernyi) silkworms from aqueous silk fibroin solutions at room temperature. The gelation time of the Antheraea pernyi (A.
Huijing Zhao, Siyong Xiong, Mingzhong Li, Qiang Zhang, Guiyang Liu   +4 more
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Forcibly Spinning Using Bombyx Mori Silkworm Anesthetized by the Water Narcosis Treatment

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2021
Herein, the anesthetization of Bombyx mori silkworms via the water narcosis treatment by soaking in room-temperature water for 1 h was found effective in keeping the tensile strength of its forcibly spun silk filament comparable to that of naturally spun
Yutaka Kawahara, Taiyo Yoshioka, Hideaki Minami, Nobuo Kuwabara, Kohji Tashiro   +4 more
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Lecanicillium aphanocladii: a biocontrol agent against insect pests and phytopathogens

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Recent research findings on the biocontrol potential of Lecanicillium aphanocladii fungus against insect‐pests and plant diseases were highlighted. This review indicates that several L. aphanocladii strains show great potential to be developed as multipurpose biocontrol agents active against several insect‐pests, plant diseases and plant parasitic ...
Qianhe Liu, Richard Johnson, Kwasi Adusei‐Fosu   +2 more
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