Bridging the microscopic divide: a comprehensive overview of micro-crystallization and in vivo crystallography

LMG Chavas, F Coulibaly, D Garriga - IUCrJ, 2024 - journals.iucr.org
A series of events underscoring the significant advancements in micro-crystallization and in
vivo crystallography were held during the 26th IUCr Congress in Melbourne, positioning …

The Crystal Structure of Bacillus thuringiensis Tpp80Aa1 and Its Interaction with Galactose-Containing Glycolipids

HL Best, LJ Williamson, M Lipka-Lloyd, H Waller-Evans… - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Abstract Tpp80Aa1 from Bacillus thuringiensis is a Toxin_10 family protein (Tpp) with
reported action against Culex mosquitoes. Here, we demonstrate an expanded target range …

Culex quinquefasciatus membrane-bound alkaline phosphatase is a putative receptor for Lysinibacillus sphaericus Tpp49Aa1 toxin

Q Guo, W Li, Y Niu, X Dai, L Chen - Insect Biochemistry and Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The binary toxin Cry48Aa1/Tpp49Aa1 produced by Lysinibacillus sphaericus
exhibits potent toxicity against Culicidae larvae. Both Cry48Aa1 and Tpp49Aa1 toxins are …

The Perpetual Vector Mosquito Threat and Its Eco-Friendly Nemeses

LS Miranda, SR Rudd, O Mena, PE Hudspeth… - Biology, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles mosquitoes are the most prolific arthropod
vectors of viral and parasitic agents of debilitating and lethal diseases in humans and …

Molecular identification and GC-MS analysis of a newly isolated novel bacterium (Lysinibacillus sp. VCRC B655) for mosquito control

S Mandodan, K Gangmei, A Vijayakumar… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - Springer
Background Mosquitoes are widespread globally and have contributed to transmitting
pathogens to humans and the burden of vector-borne diseases. They are effectively …

An experimental study of liquid micro-jets produced with a gas dynamic virtual nozzle under the influence of an electric field

B Zupan, GE Peña-Murillo, R Zahoor… - Frontiers in molecular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The results of an experimental study of micro-jets produced with a gas dynamic virtual
nozzle (GDVN) under the influence of an electric field are provided and discussed for the …

Factors Related to Bacillus thuringiensis and Gut Physiology. Comment on Rajan, V. An Alkaline Foregut Protects Herbivores from Latex in Forage, but Increases Their Susceptibility to Bt …

C Berry - Life, 2024 - mdpi.com
A recent article has proposed that alkaline guts may lead to a general susceptibility to the
biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis and the pesticidal proteins derived from it. An …

Exploring the Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Halophytes' Adaptation to High Salinity Environments: Implications for Enhancing Plant Salinity Tolerance

RAZ Mohamed, W Khalil, M Zaghloul - Catrina: The International …, 2023 - journals.ekb.eg
Salinity stress poses a significant challenge to plant growth and agricultural productivity
worldwide. However, certain plant species, known as halophytes, have evolved remarkable …

Characterization of Antibacterial Peptides in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) in Response to Bacillus sphaericus infection

DM Mohamed, N Wassim, T Habib… - Catrina: The International …, 2023 - journals.ekb.eg
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) play a crucial role in defending mosquitoes against micro-
organisms. The objective of this study was to identify AMPs produced in the hemolymph of …

Diode pumps for future laser plasma accelerators: perspectives from research and industry

P Crump, LA Gizzi - High-Power Diode Laser Technology XXII, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Diode laser pumps are a critical technology for advanced accelerators based on laser
plasma accelerators, and essential system components when higher repetition rate …