| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982270 | Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We cloned and expressed a novel TIL-type protease inhibitor from the silkworm, Bombyx mori, BmSPI38. ⺠BmSPI38 had high stability at temperatures as high as 99 °C and stability in a wide range of pH conditions (2-11.8). ⺠BmSPI38 might suppress penetration by entomopathogenic fungi via the inhibition of its cuticle-degrading proteases. ⺠Our study identified an alternative route for reducing damage to silkworms by blocking the harmful melanization.
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Authors
Youshan Li, Ping Zhao, Shiping Liu, Zhaoming Dong, Jianping Chen, Zhonghuai Xiang, Qingyou Xia,