Gut microorganisms of Locusta migratoria in various life stages and its possible influence on cellulose digestibility [PDF]
MSystemsLocusta migratoria is an important phytophagous pest, and its gut microbial communities play an important role in cellulose degradation. In this study, the gut microbial and cellulose digestibility dynamics of Locusta migratoria were jointly analyzed ...
Xin-Jiang Li
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Identification, characterization and spatiotemporal expression analysis of the FKBP family genes in Locusta migratoria [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 FK506 binding proteins (FKBPs) are a highly-conserved group of proteins known to bind to FK506, an immunosuppressive drug. They play different physiological roles, including transcription regulation, protein folding, signal transduction and ...
Neng Zhang +10 more
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Comparison of Gut Bacterial Communities of Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen) Reared on Different Food Plants [PDF]
Biology, 2022 Locusts, in particular Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen), have been associated with major damages in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry in China. At present, L.
Qian Wang, Yusheng Liu, Xiangchu Yin
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Biodegradation of Gramineous Lignocellulose by Locusta migratoria manilensis (Orthoptera: Acridoidea) [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 Exploring an efficient and green pretreatment method is an important prerequisite for the development of biorefinery. It is well known that locusts can degrade gramineous lignocellulose efficiently.
Hongsen Zhang +11 more
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Fragments of Locusta migratoria apoLp-III provide insight into lipid binding [PDF]
BBA Advances, 2021 Apolipophorin III (apoLp-III) from Locusta migratoria is an exchangeable apolipoprotein with a critical role in lipid transport in insects. The protein is composed of a bundle of five amphipathic α-helices which undergo a large conformational change upon
Blair A. Russell +2 more
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RNAi-Mediated FoxO Silencing Inhibits Reproduction in Locusta migratoria [PDF]
InsectsFoxO is a downstream target gene of cellular nutrient and growth factors, oxidative stress responses, and insulin signaling pathways. It play a crucial role in insect growth, development, and reproduction. Locusta migratoria is a significant agricultural
Jiaying Xu +8 more
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Molecular Identification and Immunity Functional Characterization of Lmserpin1 in Locusta migratoria manilensis [PDF]
Insects, 2021 Serine protease inhibitors (Serpins) are a broadly distributed superfamily of proteins that exist in organisms with the role of immune responses. Lmserpin1 gene was cloned firstly from Locusta migratoria manilensis and then was detected in all tested ...
Beibei Li +6 more
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Comparative Analysis of Epicuticular Lipids in Locusta migratoria and Calliptamus italicus: A Possible Role in Susceptibility to Entomopathogenic Fungi [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Cuticular lipids protect insects from desiccation and may determine resistance to fungal pathogens. Nonetheless, the trade-off between these lipid functions is still poorly understood.
Mariya D. Ganina +5 more
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Impact of Different Developmental Instars on Locusta migratoria Jumping Performance [PDF]
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2020 Ontogenetic locomotion research focuses on the evolution of locomotion behavior in different developmental stages of a species. Unlike vertebrates, ontogenetic locomotion in invertebrates is poorly investigated.
Xiaojuan Mo +5 more
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Knockdown of FAS2 Impairs Fecundity by Inhibiting Lipid Accumulation and Increasing Glycogen Storage in Locusta migratoria [PDF]
InsectsFatty acid synthase (FAS) is a pivotal gene in the lipid synthesis pathway and plays a crucial role in insect energy metabolism. Locusta migratoria, as one of the major agricultural pests, requires identification of new targets to control or reduce its ...
Jiaying Xu +7 more
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