| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4365218 | International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠MvRL, a thermostable lectin, was evaluated for termiticidal effect on Nasutitermes corniger. ⺠MvRL was highly toxic for workers and soldiers (LC50: 0.130 and 0.085 mg mlâ1). ⺠Among all termiticidal lectins described, MvRL is the highest active so far. ⺠MvRL inhibited trypsin and stimulated acid phosphatase activities from termites. ⺠Thus, MvRL may cause physiological damage through modulation of enzyme activities.
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Authors
Lidiane Pereira de Albuquerque, Giselly Maria de Sá Santana, Emmanuel Viana Pontual, Thiago Henrique Napoleão, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho, PatrÃcia Maria Guedes Paiva,