G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs): signaling pathways, characterization, and functions in insect physiology and toxicology

N Liu, Y Wang, T Li, X Feng - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are known to play central roles in the physiology of
many organisms. Members of this seven α-helical transmembrane protein family transduce …

The insect type 1 tyramine receptors: from structure to behavior

L Finetti, T Roeder, G Calò, G Bernacchia - Insects, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This review aims to describe the type 1 tyramine receptors (TAR1s) in
insects with a multidisciplinary approach and might be an important tool for a wide scientific …

Octopamine and tyramine signalling in Aedes aegypti: Molecular characterization and insight into potential physiological roles

L Finetti, JP Paluzzi, I Orchard, AB Lange - PloS one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
In insects, the biogenic amines octopamine (OA) and tyramine (TA) are involved in
controlling several physiological and behavioural processes. OA and TA act as …

[HTML][HTML] LILRB4, from the immune system to the disease target

J Liu, Q Wu, J Shi, W Guo, X Jiang… - American Journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Leukocyte immunoglobulin (Ig)-like receptor B4 (LILRB4) is a member of leukocyte Ig-like
receptors (LILRs), which associate with membrane adaptors to signal through multiple …

Resistance to amitraz in the parasitic honey bee mite Varroa destructor is associated with mutations in the β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor

CS Hernández-Rodríguez, S Moreno-Martí… - Journal of Pest …, 2022 - Springer
Varroa destructor is considered a major reason for high loss rate of Western honey bee
(Apis mellifera) colonies. To prevent colony losses caused by V. destructor, it is necessary to …

Mechanism of enhanced sensitivity of mutated β‐adrenergic‐like octopamine receptor to amitraz in honeybee Apis mellifera: An insight from MD simulations

M Li, Y Bao, R Xu, X Zhang, H La… - Pest Management …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Amitraz is one of the critical acaricides/insecticides for effective control of
pest infestation of Varroa destructor mite, a devastating parasite of Apis mellifera, because of …

Study of tyramine-binding mechanism and insecticidal activity of oil extracted from Eucalyptus against Sitophilus oryzae

F Zargari, Z Nikfarjam, E Nakhaei… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.), is a major pest of stored grains throughout the world,
which causes quantitative and qualitative losses of food commodities. Eucalyptus essential …

Characterization of Halyomorpha halys TAR1 reveals its involvement in (E)-2-decenal pheromone perception

L Finetti, M Pezzi, S Civolani, G Calò… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.biologists.com
In insects, tyramine receptor 1 (TAR1) has been shown to control several physiological
functions, including olfaction. We investigated the molecular and functional profile of the …

The interaction and mechanism of monoterpenes with tyramine receptor (SoTyrR) of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)

AB Ocampo, MKE Braza, RB Nellas - SN Applied Sciences, 2020 - Springer
Rice weevils (Sitophilus oryzae) are pests that feed on grain products. One strategy
employed in the safe pest management is the use of essential oils from plant materials as …

Progress in the research of immunotherapy‑related hyperprogression

R Qi, L Yang, X Zhao, L Huo… - Molecular and …, 2023 - spandidos-publications.com
Immunotherapy has become an effective method for the treatment of a variety of malignant
tumors. However, with the development of immunotherapy, the phenomenon of …