The use of oral insecticidal molecules (small molecules, peptides, dsRNA) via spray or plant
mediated applications represents an efficient way to manage damaging insect species. With …

The matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family belongs to the metzincin clan of zinc-dependent
metallopeptidases. Due to their enormous implications in physiology and disease, MMPs …

The ability of the isolate VG008 of S. frugiperda granulovirus (SpfrGV) to enhance the
infectivity of the isolate SfCOL of S. frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpfrMNPV) …

Cydia pomonella granulovirus is a natural pathogen for Cydia pomonella that is used as a
biocontrol agent of insect populations. The study of granulovirus virulence is of particular …

The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their endogenous inhibitory factors, tissue
inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), are implicated in many diseases. However, the …

The peritrophic matrix (PM) is an invertebrate intestinal lining, which partitions the midgut
lumen into separate digestive compartments, lubricates the lumenal surface to protect from …

Melanization is an important innate immune defense mechanism of insects, which can kill
invading pathogens. Most pathogens, for their survival and reproduction, inhibit the …

The baculoviral chitinase (CHIA) and cathepsin (V-CATH) enzymes promote terminal insect
host liquefaction, which aids viral progeny dissemination. Recombinant Autographa …

Spodoptera exigua nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV) has been successfully applied as a
bioinsecticide against S. exigua, one of the most devastating pests worldwide. However, due …

The use of CpGV strains as the basis for bioinsecticides is an effective and safe way to
control Cydia pomonella. The research is aimed at the identification and study of new CpGV …