4.7 Article

Possible Regulation of Larval Juvenile Hormone Titers in Bombyx mori by BmFAMeT6

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Structural characterization and functional analysis of juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase JHAMT3 from the silkworm, Bombyx mori

Li Zhang et al.

Summary: This study determined the three-dimensional crystal structure of JHAMT3 and its binding properties. The results revealed that JHAMT3 shares a similar structural pattern with functional JHAMT2 and is highly expressed in the silk gland of Bombyx mori larvae. It is suggested that JHAMT3 may function as a binding protein for the regulation of juvenile hormone acid levels.

INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2022)

Article Agronomy

Mutation of a lepidopteran-specific PMP-like protein, BmLSPMP-like, induces a stick body shape in silkworm, Bombyx mori

Duan Tan et al.

Summary: The study identified a lepidopteran-specific cuticular protein, BmLSPMP-like, in the silkworm responsible for a stick body shape phenotype. This gene is evolutionarily conserved in Lepidoptera and is involved in chitin formation and cuticle accumulation. Knockout of BmLSPMP-like resulted in abnormal larval body shape, while over-expression rescued the phenotype, indicating its role in larval cuticle assemblage.

PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (2022)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Genomic Identification and Functional Analysis of JHAMTs in the Pond Wolf Spider, Pardosa pseudoannulata

Zhi-Ming Yang et al.

Summary: Eight JHAMTs were identified in the pond wolf spider, with JHAMT-1 showing high similarity with insect JHAMTs and high expression in spiderlings' abdomen, responding to exogenous farnesoic acid stimulation. Knockdown of JHAMT-1, JHAMT-2, and JHAMT-3 resulted in overweight and accelerated molting of spiderlings, demonstrating the cooperation of multiple JHAMTs in spider development.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Entomology

CRISPR/Cas9 in lepidopteran insects: Progress, application and prospects

Jiang-Jie Li et al.

Summary: CRISPR, as an acquired immune system, has been successfully applied in various lepidopteran insects, providing scientists with opportunities to explore gene functions, modify insects, and control pests.

JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY (2021)

Article Biology

Farnesoic acid methyltransferase 6 (BmFAMeT6) interrelates with moltinism of dominant trimolter in silkworm, Bombyx mori

Liang Zhang et al.

Summary: Silkworm moltinism is closely related to economic characteristics such as cocoon yield and cocoon filament size, with farnesoic acid methyltransferase (FAMeT) playing a key role in the process. Research findings indicate that BmFAMeT6 is associated with the moltinism of dominant trimolter silkworm strains, with differences in expression levels between different moltinism strains suggesting a potential impact on molting frequency and type transition.

BIOLOGIA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Epoxidation of juvenile hormone was a key innovation improving insect reproductive fitness

Marcela Nouzova et al.

Summary: The study showed that while MF can substitute for JH in mosquitoes, it comes with a significant fitness cost, highlighting the importance of epoxidation to JH for insect reproduction.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Structural basis for juvenile hormone biosynthesis by the juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase

Pengchao Guo et al.

Summary: The study presents the crystal structures of JHAMT in various complexes, providing insights into the binding patterns, catalytic mechanism, and substrate recognition of this enzyme. The findings lay the foundation for understanding the mechanism of JH biosynthesis and offer a rational framework for the development of specific JHAMT inhibitors as insect growth regulators or insecticides.

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Entomology

Juvenile hormone signaling - a mini review

Kang Li et al.

INSECT SCIENCE (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Kruppel homolog 1 represses insect ecdysone biosynthesis by directly inhibiting the transcription of steroidogenic enzymes

Tianlei Zhang et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Knockout silkworms reveal a dispensable role for juvenile hormones in holometabolous life cycle

Takaaki Daimon et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2015)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Juvenile hormone regulates Aedes aegypti Kruppel homolog 1 through a conserved E box motif

Yingjun Cui et al.

INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2014)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Determination by LC-MS of Juvenile Hormone Titers in Hemolymph of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori

Kenjiro Furuta et al.

BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2013)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Function, diversity, and application of insect juvenile hormone epoxidases (CYP15)

Takaaki Daimon et al.

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY (2013)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Drosophila CG10527 mutants are resistant to juvenile hormone and its analog methoprene

Haiying Zhang et al.

BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS (2010)

Review Entomology

Insect juvenile hormone action as a potential target of pest management

Chieka Minakuchi et al.

JOURNAL OF PESTICIDE SCIENCE (2006)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase: A key regulatory enzyme for insect metamorphosis

T Shinoda et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2003)

Article Developmental Biology

GAL4 system in Drosophila:: A fly geneticist's Swiss army knife

JB Duffy

GENESIS (2002)