| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10824203 | Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We characterized a midgut-specific chitin synthase gene (LmCHS2) from Locusta migratoria. ⺠LmCHS2 was mainly expressed in apical regions of brush border forming columnar cells of gastric caeca. ⺠RNAi of LmCHS2 led to a feeding cessation and high mortality of the insect. ⺠RNAi effect attributed to a reduced synthesis of chitin and disruption of peritrophic matrix (PM) formation. ⺠LmCHS2 is responsible for the biosynthesis of chitin associated with PM and plays an essential role in locust growth and development.
Related Topics
Life Sciences
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Insect Science
Authors
Xiaojian Liu, Huanhuan Zhang, Sheng Li, Kun Yan Zhu, Enbo Ma, Jianzhen Zhang,