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Ren J, Wu PP, Xue JH, Zhao WL, Zhu YH, Chen YY, Yang QJ, Luo Q, Cheng X, Bi EG. Discovery of an immunosuppressive functional metabolite from the insect-derived endophytic Aspergillus taichungensis SMU01. Fitoterapia 2024; 176:106007. [PMID: 38744384 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Three p-terphenyl metabolites (1-3), three indole-diterpenoids (4-6), an herbicide sesquiterpene (7), a flavonoid (8), and five other small molecules containing nitrogen (9-13) were isolated from the medicinal insect (Periplaneta americana)-derived endophytic Aspergillus taichungensis SMU01. Their chemical structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data and quantum chemical computational methods. Biological activity of these isolates in the differentiation of mouse CD4+ T cell subsets was evaluated. Importantly, metabolites 2 targeting JAK-STAT signaling pathway could hold potential benefits in maintaining peripheral immune homeostasis and alleviating the progression of autoimmune diseases.
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- Jie Ren
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, School of Traditional Chinese Mediscine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, School of Traditional Chinese Mediscine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Jiangmen 529000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, School of Traditional Chinese Mediscine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, School of Traditional Chinese Mediscine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Li S, Yang Q, Li M, Lan Y, Song Z. Integrated miRNA and mRNA Sequencing Reveals the Sterility Mechanism in Hybrid Yellow Catfish Resulting from Pelteobagrus fulvidraco (♀) × Pelteobagrus vachelli (♂). Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1586. [PMID: 38891632 PMCID: PMC11171309 DOI: 10.3390/ani14111586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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The hybrid yellow catfish exhibits advantages over pure yellow catfish in terms of fast growth, fast development, a high feeding rate, and strong immunity; additionally, it is almost sterile, thus ensuring the conservation of the genetic stock of fish populations. To investigate the sterility mechanism in hybrid yellow catfish (P. fulvidraco (♀) × P. vachelli (♂)), the mRNA and miRNA of the gonads of P. fulvidraco, P. vachelli, and a hybrid yellow catfish were analyzed to characterize the differentially expressed genes; this was carried out to help establish gene expression datasets to assist in the further determination of the mechanisms of genetic sterility in hybrid yellow catfish. In total, 1709 DEGs were identified between the hybrid and two pure yellow catfishes. A KEGG pathway analysis indicated that several genes related to reproductive functions were upregulated, including those involved in the cell cycle, progesterone-mediated oocyte maturation, and oocyte meiosis, and genes associated with ECM-receptor interaction were downregulated. The spermatogenesis-related GO genes CFAP70, RSPH6A, and TSGA10 were identified as being downregulated DEGs in the hybrid yellow catfish. Sixty-three DEmiRNAs were identified between the hybrid and the two pure yellow catfish species. The upregulated DEmiRNAs ipu-miR-194a and ipu-miR-499 were found to target the spermatogenesis-related genes CFAP70 and RSPH6A, respectively, playing a negative regulatory role, which may underscore the miRNA-mRNA regulatory mechanism of sterility in hybrid yellow catfish. The differential expression of ipu-miR-196d, ipu-miR-125b, and ipu-miR-150 and their target genes spidr, cep85, and kcnn4, implicated in reproductive processes, was verified via qRT-PCR, consistent with the transcriptome sequencing expression trends. This study provides deep insights into the mechanism of hybrid sterility in vertebrate groups, thereby contributing to achieving a better understanding and management of fish conservation related to hybrid sterility.
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- Shu Li
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (S.L.); (Q.Y.); (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (S.L.); (Q.Y.); (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (S.L.); (Q.Y.); (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (S.L.); (Q.Y.); (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (S.L.); (Q.Y.); (M.L.); (Y.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Activating pathway of three metabolic detoxification phases via down-regulated endogenous microRNAs, modulates triflumezopyrim tolerance in the small brown planthopper, Laodelphax striatellus (Fallén). Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:2439-2451. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Khashaveh A, An X, Shan S, Pang X, Li Y, Fu X, Zhang Y. The microRNAs in the antennae of Apolygus lucorum (Hemiptera: Miridae): Expression properties and targets prediction. Genomics 2022; 114:110447. [PMID: 35963492 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2022.110447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression and contribute to numerous physiological processes. However, little is known about the functions of miRNAs in insect chemosensation. In this study, nine small RNA libraries were constructed and sequenced from the antennae of nymphs, adult males, and adult females of Apolygus lucorum. In total, 399 (275 known and 124 novel) miRNAs were identified. miR-7-5p_1 was the most abundant miRNA. Altogether, 69,708 target genes related to biogenesis, membrane, and binding activities were predicted. In particular, 15 miRNAs targeted 16 olfactory genes. Comparing the antennae of nymphs and adult males and females, 94 miRNAs were differentially expressed. Alternatively, a subset of differentially expressed miRNAs was verified by qPCR, supporting the reliability of the sequencing results. This study provides a global miRNA transcriptome for the antennae of A. lucorum and valuable information for further investigations of the functions of miRNAs in the regulation of chemosensation.
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- Adel Khashaveh
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; School of Resource and Environment, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Enzymology and Mechanism of Major Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China
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- School of Resource and Environment, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang A, Yu L, Yang Y, Duan A, Xue C, Zhao M, Zhang J. Systematic identification and characterization of differentially expressed microRNAs under tetraniliprole exposure in the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 110:e21875. [PMID: 35167157 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a worldwide agricultural pest and causes huge losses of crop production each year. Tetraniliprole is a novel diamide insecticide with high efficacy against even the insecticide resistant pests of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Diptera. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level and play an important regulatory role in the insecticide resistance in insects. However, the effects of miRNAs on the tetraniliprole tolerance in S. frugiperda are poorly understood. In the present research, the miRNAs response to tetraniliprole application in S. frugiperda were systematically investigated by high-throughput sequencing. A total of thirty differentially expressed miRNAs were identified under tetraniliprole treatment in S. frugiperda. The functions of the target genes of these differentially expressed miRNAs were further predicted by Gene Ontology terms and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes database pathway, and the most significantly enriched pathway was MAPK signaling pathway. The expression changes of six differentially expressed miRNAs were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Furthermore, miR-278-5p had the highest expression in the hemolymph and malpighian tubule and the lowest expression in the gut. Oversupply of miR-278-5p significantly increased the mortality of S. frugiperda following exposure to tetraniliprole. These results will provide the basis for understanding the regulatory roles of miRNAs regarding to tetraniliprole tolerance in S. frugiperda.
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- Yun Zhang
- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Plant Protection Station of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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Sun J, Shen F, Zhang L, Luo L, Fan Z, Hou R, Yue B, Zhang X. Changes in the MicroRNA Profile of the Giant Panda After Canine Distemper Vaccination and the Integrated Analysis of MicroRNA-Messenger RNA. DNA Cell Biol 2021; 40:595-605. [PMID: 33769863 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2020.5942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Canine distemper (CD) is a significant threat to wild and captive giant panda populations. Captive giant pandas are inoculated with canine distemper virus (CDV) vaccination to prevent the infection with the CDV. As an important regulator, microRNA (miRNA) plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression, including in disease immunity. To understand the role of miRNA in immune response to CDV vaccination, we investigated the miRNA expression profile in five giant panda cubs after two inoculations, 21 days apart. A total of 187 conserved miRNAs and 96 novel miRNAs were identified. Among the 187 conserved miRNAs, 29 differentially expressed miRNAs were found postinoculation. The upregulation of miR-16, miR-182, miR-30b, and miR-101 indicated that the innate immune may be enhanced, whereas the upregulation of miR-142 and miR-19a are probably involved in the enhanced cellular immune response. However, the downregulated miR-155 and miR-181a might indicate the giant panda has weak ability to produce antibodies and memory B cells. Integrated analysis of miRNA-messenger RNA (mRNA) found 20 negatively regulated miRNA-mRNA pairs, where downregulated miR-204 might enhance giant panda cub innate immunity by increasing TLR6 expression, and downregulated miR-330 might activate macrophages and regulate the immune response by increasing TMEM106A expression. Our research provides key information for future development to enhance the immune response of giant pandas and potentially improve the survival of captive and wild giant panda populations threatened by CD.
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- Jie Sun
- Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The Sichuan Key Laboratory for Conservation Biology of Endangered Wildlife, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China
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- The Sichuan Key Laboratory for Conservation Biology of Endangered Wildlife, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China
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- The Sichuan Key Laboratory for Conservation Biology of Endangered Wildlife, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The Sichuan Key Laboratory for Conservation Biology of Endangered Wildlife, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology on Endangered Wildlife, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Xu L, Zhang J, Zhan A, Wang Y, Ma X, Jie W, Cao Z, Omar MAA, He K, Li F. Identification and Analysis of MicroRNAs Associated with Wing Polyphenism in the Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E9754. [PMID: 33371331 PMCID: PMC7767257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Many insects are capable of developing two types of wings (i.e., wing polyphenism) to adapt to various environments. Though the roles of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating animal growth and development have been well studied, their potential roles in modulating wing polyphenism remain largely elusive. To identify wing polyphenism-related miRNAs, we isolated small RNAs from 1st to 5th instar nymphs of long-wing (LW) and short-wing (SW) strains of the brown planthopper (BPH), Nilaparvata lugens. Small RNA libraries were then constructed and sequenced, yielding 158 conserved and 96 novel miRNAs. Among these, 122 miRNAs were differentially expressed between the two BPH strains. Specifically, 47, 2, 27 and 41 miRNAs were more highly expressed in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th instars, respectively, of the LW strain compared with the SW strain. In contrast, 47, 3, 29 and 25 miRNAs were more highly expressed in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th instars, respectively, of the SW strain compared with the LW strain. Next, we predicted the targets of these miRNAs and carried out Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis. We found that a number of pathways might be involved in wing form determination, such as the insulin, MAPK, mTOR, FoxO and thyroid hormone signaling pathways and the thyroid hormone synthesis pathway. Thirty and 45 differentially expressed miRNAs targeted genes in the insulin signaling and insect hormone biosynthesis pathways, respectively, which are related to wing dimorphism. Among these miRNAs, Nlu-miR-14-3p, Nlu-miR-9a-5p and Nlu-miR-315-5p, were confirmed to interact with insulin receptors (NlInRs) in dual luciferase reporter assays. These discoveries are helpful for understanding the miRNA-mediated regulatory mechanism of wing polyphenism in BPHs and shed new light on how insects respond to environmental cues through developmental plasticity.
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- Le Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (J.Z.); (W.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (J.Z.); (W.J.)
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (J.Z.); (W.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insect Pests, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (L.X.); (A.Z.); (X.M.); (Z.C.); (M.A.A.O.); (F.L.)
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