| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922288 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Termites express GNBPs with β-1,3-glucanase activity in salivary glands. ⺠Antifungal β-1,3-glucanases are secreted over the cuticle and in nest materials. ⺠Inhibition of GNBP enzyme activity decreased external antifungal activity. ⺠Inhibition of GNBPs increased vulnerability to naturally encountered fungi. ⺠Secreted β-1,3-glucanases provide external antifungal defenses in termites.
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Authors
Casey Hamilton, Frank Lay, Mark S. Bulmer,