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Huo X, Wang Y, Liu Z, Liu J, Zhu H, Zhou Y, Man Y, Zhou X, Ma H. Electrophysiological and pharmacological properties of the slowpoke channel in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 200:105824. [PMID: 38582588 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105824] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The slowpoke channel responds to the intracellular calcium concentration and the depolarization of the cell membrane. It plays an important role in maintaining the resting potential and regulating the homeostasis of neurons, but it can also regulate circadian rhythm, sperm capacitation, ethanol tolerance, and other physiological processes in insects. This renders it a potentially useful target for the development of pest control strategies. There are relatively few studies on the slowpoke channels in lepidopteran pests, and their pharmacological properties are still unclear. So, in this study, the slowpoke gene of Plutella xylostella (Pxslo) was heterologous expressed in HEK293T cells, and the I-V curve of the slowpoke channel was measured by whole cell patch clamp recordings. Results showed that the slowpoke channel could be activated at -20 mV with 150 μM Ca2+. The subsequent comparison of the electrophysiological characteristics of the alternative splicing site E and G deletions showed that the deletion of the E site enhances the response of the slowpoke channel to depolarization, while the deletion of the G site weakens the response of the slowpoke channel to depolarization. Meanwhile, the nonspecific inhibitors TEA and 4-AP of the Kv channels, and four pesticides were tested and all showed an inhibition effect on the PxSlo channel at 10 or 100 μM, suggesting that these pesticides also target the slowpoke channel. This study enriches our understanding of the slowpoke channel in Lepidopteran insects and can aid in the development of relevant pest management strategies.
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- Xiaoyi Huo
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha 410125, China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Changsha 410125, China.
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Zheng W, Ma H, Liu Z, Zhou Y, Zhu H, Liu J, Zhang C, Liu Z, Zhou X. Knockout of tyramine receptor 1 results in a decrease of oviposition, mating, and sex pheromone biosynthesis in female Plutella xylostella. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:3903-3912. [PMID: 37229578 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mating and oviposition are essential and closely coordinated events in the reproduction of moths. Although tyramine, a biogenic amine, can affect insect reproduction by binding its receptors, the specific regulatory mechanism has not yet been fully elucidated. RESULTS Plutella xylostella mutant with tyramine receptor 1 (TAR1) knockout (homozygous mutant with 7-bp deletion, Mut7) was developed by the CRISPR/Cas9 system to investigate the effect of TAR1 knockout on the reproduction of the moth. Compared with wild-type (WT), the egg yield of Mut7 female (Mut7F ) was significantly lower, no significant difference was observed in the egg size and hatching ratio between the groups. Further analysis showed that TAR1 knockout adversely affected ovary development, characterized by shorter ovarioles and fewer mature oocyte. Additionally, TAR1 knockout significantly reduced the occurrence of mating, resulting in a decrease in egg yield in Mut7F . The amounts of sex pheromones were quantified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results showed that the amounts of sex pheromone released by Mut7F were significantly lower before mating. Correspondingly, the messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of sex pheromone biosynthesis enzymes, including acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and desaturase (DES), were significantly lower in the Mut7F pheromone gland. The decreased sex pheromone biosynthesis in Mut7F , especially before re-mating, may be related to the underexpression of pheromone biosynthesis-activated neuropeptide (PBAN). CONCLUSION Overall, this study investigated the effect of PxTAR1 on oviposition and mating of P. xylostella. We report for the first time that TAR1 knockout could reduce the sex pheromone biosynthesis. These findings provide insights for developing a novel integrated pest control strategy based on mating interference. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wei Zheng
- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Hunan Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Pesticide Biology and Precise Use Technology, Changsha, China
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Finetti L, Paluzzi JP, Orchard I, Lange AB. Octopamine and tyramine signalling in Aedes aegypti: Molecular characterization and insight into potential physiological roles. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281917. [PMID: 36795713 PMCID: PMC9934454 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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In insects, the biogenic amines octopamine (OA) and tyramine (TA) are involved in controlling several physiological and behavioural processes. OA and TA act as neurotransmitters, neuromodulators or neurohormones, performing their functions by binding to specific receptors belonging to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. OA and TA along with their receptors are involved in reproduction, smell perception, metabolism, and homeostasis. Moreover, OA and TA receptors are targets for insecticides and antiparasitic agents, such as the formamidine Amitraz. In the dengue and yellow fever vector, Aedes aegypti, limited research has been reported on their OA or TA receptors. Here, we identify and molecularly characterize the OA and TA receptors in A. aegypti. Bioinformatic tools were used to identify four OA and three TA receptors in the genome of A. aegypti. The seven receptors are expressed in all developmental stages of A. aegypti; however, their highest transcript abundance is observed in the adult. Among several adult A. aegypti tissues examined, including the central nervous system, antennae and rostrum, midgut, Malpighian tubules, ovaries, and testes, the type 2 TA receptor (TAR2) transcript is most abundant in the ovaries and the type 3 TA receptor (TAR3) is enriched in the Malpighian tubules, leading us to propose putative roles for these receptors in reproduction and diuresis, respectively. Furthermore, a blood meal influenced OA and TA receptor transcript expression patterns in adult female tissues at several time points post blood meal, suggesting these receptors may play key physiological roles associated with feeding. To better understand OA and TA signalling in A. aegypti, the transcript expression profiles of key enzymes in their biosynthetic pathway, namely tyrosine decarboxylase (Tdc) and tyramine β-hydroxylase (Tβh), were examined in developmental stages, adult tissues, and brains from blood-fed females. These findings provide information for better understanding the physiological roles of OA, TA, and their receptors in A. aegypti, and additionally, may help in the development of novel strategies for the control of these human disease vectors.
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- Luca Finetti
- Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Yu JX, Xiang Q, Qu JB, Hui YM, Lin T, Zeng XN, Liu JL. Octopaminergic neurons function in appetitive but not aversive olfactory learning and memory in Bactrocera dorsalis. INSECT SCIENCE 2022; 29:1747-1760. [PMID: 35189034 DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The biogenic amine octopamine (OA, invertebrate counterpart of noradrenaline) plays critical roles in the regulation of olfactory behavior. Historically, OA has been thought to mediate appetitive but not aversive learning in honeybees, fruit flies (Drosophila), and crickets. However, this viewpoint has recently been challenged because OA activity through a β-adrenergic-like receptor drives both appetitive and aversive learning. Here, we explored the roles of OA neurons in olfactory learning and memory retrieval in Bactrocera dorsalis. We trained flies to associate an orange odor with a sucrose reward or to associate methyl eugenol, a male lure, with N,N-diethyl-3-methyl benzoyl amide (DEET) punishment. We then treated flies with OA receptor antagonists before appetitive or aversive conditioning and a memory retention test. Injection of OA receptor antagonist mianserin or epinastine into the abdomen of flies led to impaired of appetitive learning and memory retention with a sucrose reward, while aversive learning and memory retention with DEET punishment remained intact. Our results suggest that the OA signaling participates in appetitive but not aversive learning and memory retrieval in B. dorsalis through OA receptors.
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- Jin-Xin Yu
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Life Sciences, Department of Biological Science, Shangrao Normal University, Shangrao, Jiangxi, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Insect Behavior Regulation, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Liu T, Zhan X, Yu Y, Wang S, Lu C, Lin G, Zhu X, He W, You M, You S. Molecular and pharmacological characterization of biogenic amine receptors from the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2021; 77:4462-4475. [PMID: 34004073 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUD Insect biogenic amines play important roles in mediating behavioral and physiological processes. They exert their effects by binding to biogenic amine receptors (BARs), which are specific receptor proteins in the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily. BAR genes have been cloned and characterized from multiple model insects, including Drosophila melanogaster, Anopheles gambiae, Bombyx mori, Apis mellifera and Tribolium castaneum. However, relatively little work has addressed the molecular properties, expression profiles, and pharmacological characterization of BARs from other insects, including important pests. RESULTS In this study, we cloned 17 genes encoding putative biogenic amine receptor proteins from Plutella xylostella, a global pest of Brassica crops. These PxBAR genes were five octopamine receptors (PxOA1, PxOA2B1, PxOA2B2, PxOA2B3, and PxOA3), three tyramine receptors (PxTAR1A, PxTAR1B, and PxTAR2), four dopamine receptors (PxDOP1, PxDOP2, PxDOP3, and PxDopEcR), and five serotonin receptors (Px5-HT1A , Px5-HT1B , Px5-HT2A , Px5-HT2B , and Px5-HT7 ). All PxBARs showed considerable sequence identity with orthologous BARs, and phylogenetic analysis clustered the receptors within their respective groups while preserving organismal evolutionary relationships. We investigated their molecular properties and expression profiles, and pharmacologically characterized the dopamine receptor, PxDOP2. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides important information and resources on biogenic amine receptors from P. xylostella, which suggests potential target sites for controlling this pest species. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Tiansheng Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian-Taiwan Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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Deng XL, Guo L, Ma HH, Hu XP, Zhou XM. Phenyl imidazolidin-2-ones antagonize a β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor in diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2021; 77:3224-3232. [PMID: 33723881 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is one of the most destructive lepidopteran pests on cruciferous vegetables. However, resistance has emerged to current chemical and biological insecticides used for P. xylostella control, indicating the necessity of screening new targets on P. xylostella, and finding new insecticides against P. xylostella. In particular, octopamine receptors are representative G protein-coupled receptors found only in invertebrates and are potential targets for identifying novel insecticides. RESULTS A β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor gene (PxOA2B1) was cloned, and its pharmacological characteristics in P. xylostella were studied. The results demonstrated that octopamine could activate the PxOA2B1 receptor, with a half-maximal effective concentration (EC50 ) of 49.5 nm. Amitraz, an insecticide and acaricide, and its metabolite (N-2,4-dimethylphenyl-N'-methylformamidine; DPMF) were also found to act as PxOAB1R agonists. We synthesized phenyl imidazolidin-2-one derivatives 3a-h using DPMF as the lead compound, and compounds 3a-h showed similar antagonist activities as phentolamine, mianserin and chlorpromazine. In particular, 3d, with an EC50 of 25.2 nm, showed very similar antagonist activity to mianserin. CONCLUSION This research found that PxOAB1R might be a potential target for P. xylostella control. Phenyl imidazolidin-2-ones could be novel potential antagonists targeted at octopamine receptors and would be useful tools for the design and development of novel insecticides. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xi-le Deng
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Finetti L, Pezzi M, Civolani S, Calò G, Scapoli C, Bernacchia G. Characterization of Halyomorpha halys TAR1 reveals its involvement in (E)-2-decenal pheromone perception. J Exp Biol 2021; 224:239726. [PMID: 33914035 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.238816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In insects, tyramine receptor 1 (TAR1) has been shown to control several physiological functions, including olfaction. We investigated the molecular and functional profile of the Halyomorpha halys type 1 tyramine receptor gene (HhTAR1) and its role in olfactory functions of this pest. Molecular and pharmacological analyses confirmed that the HhTAR1 gene codes for a true TAR1. RT-qPCR analysis revealed that HhTAR1 is expressed mostly in adult brain and antennae as well as in early development stages (eggs, 1st and 2nd instar nymphs). In particular, among the antennomeres that compose a typical H. halys antenna, HhTAR1 was more expressed in flagellomeres. Scanning electron microscopy investigation revealed the type and distribution of sensilla on adult H. halys antennae: both flagellomeres appear rich in trichoid and grooved sensilla, known to be associated with olfactory functions. Through an RNAi approach, topically delivered HhTAR1 dsRNA induced a 50% downregulation in gene expression after 24 h in H. halys 2nd instar nymphs. An innovative behavioural assay revealed that HhTAR1 RNAi-silenced 2nd instar nymphs were less susceptible to the alarm pheromone component (E)-2 decenal as compared with controls. These results provide critical information concerning the role of TAR1 in olfaction regulation, especially alarm pheromone reception, in H. halys. Furthermore, considering the emerging role of TAR1 as target of biopesticides, this work opens the way for further investigation on innovative methods for controlling H. halys.
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- Luca Finetti
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.,InnovaRicerca s.r.l. Monestirolo, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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The Insect Type 1 Tyramine Receptors: From Structure to Behavior. INSECTS 2021; 12:insects12040315. [PMID: 33915977 PMCID: PMC8065976 DOI: 10.3390/insects12040315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Simple Summary This review aims to describe the type 1 tyramine receptors (TAR1s) in insects with a multidisciplinary approach and might be an important tool for a wide scientific audience, including biochemists, molecular physiologists, ethologists, and neurobiologists with a biological entomology background. In fact, in the last years, TAR1 has received much attention due to its broad general interest. The review is composed of a general introduction about the tyraminergic and octopaminergic systems and the corresponding tyramine (TA) and octopamine (OA) receptors, including the recent classification as well as their brief structural and functional information. The four chapters then describe TAR1s: (1) Molecular and structural characterization, with the purpose to provide a clear biochemical overview of the receptor that ensures a well-defined TAR1 identity; (2) pharmacology, in which a clear TAR1-mediated intracellular signaling pathway is detailed; (3) physiology and behavior, focusing on the TAR1-controlled traits in insects; (4) insecticide target, in which the knowledge on TAR1 roles in insects is associated with the growing evidence about the pest management strategies based on this receptor. The conclusions summarize TAR1 features as well as future directions on which the receptor research should move. Abstract Tyramine is a neuroactive compound that acts as neurotransmitter, neuromodulator, and neurohormone in insects. Three G protein-coupled receptors, TAR1-3, are responsible for mediating the intracellular pathway in the complex tyraminergic network. TAR1, the prominent player in this system, was initially classified as an octopamine receptor which can also be activated by tyramine, while it later appeared to be a true tyramine receptor. Even though TAR1 is currently considered as a well-defined tyramine receptor and several insect TAR1s have been characterized, a defined nomenclature is still inconsistent. In the last years, our knowledge on the structural, biochemical, and functional properties of TAR1 has substantially increased. This review summarizes the available information on TAR1 from different insect species in terms of basic structure, its regulation and signal transduction mechanisms, and its distribution and functions in the brain and the periphery. A special focus is given to the TAR1-mediated intracellular signaling pathways as well as to their physiological role in regulating behavioral traits. Therefore, this work aims to correlate, for the first time, the physiological relevance of TAR1 functions with the tyraminergic system in insects. In addition, pharmacological studies have shed light on compounds with insecticidal properties having TAR1 as a target and on the emerging trend in the development of novel strategies for pest control.
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Finetti L, Tiedemann L, Zhang X, Civolani S, Bernacchia G, Roeder T. Monoterpenes alter TAR1-driven physiology in Drosophila species. J Exp Biol 2021; 224:jeb232116. [PMID: 33234680 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.232116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Monoterpenes are molecules with insecticide properties whose mechanism of action is, however, not completely elucidated. Furthermore, they seem to be able to modulate the monoaminergic system and several behavioural aspects in insects. In particular, tyramine (TA) and octopamine (OA) and their associated receptors orchestrate physiological processes such as feeding, locomotion and metabolism. Here, we show that monoterpenes not only act as biopesticides in Drosophila species but also can cause complex behavioural alterations that require functional type 1 tyramine receptors (TAR1s). Variations in metabolic traits as well as locomotory activity were evaluated in both Drosophila suzukii and Drosophila melanogaster after treatment with three monoterpenes. A TAR1-defective D. melanogaster strain (TAR1PL00408) was used to better understand the relationships between the receptor and monoterpene-related behavioural changes. Immunohistochemistry analysis revealed that, in the D. melanogaster brain, TAR1 appeared to be mainly expressed in the pars intercerebralis, lateral horn, olfactory and optic lobes and suboesophageal ganglion lobes. In comparison to wild-type D. melanogaster, the TAR1PL00408 flies showed a phenotype characterized by higher triglyceride levels and food intake as well as lower locomotory activity. The monoterpenes, tested at sublethal concentrations, were able to induce a downregulation of the TAR1 coding gene in both Drosophila species. Furthermore, monoterpenes also altered the behaviour in wild-type D. suzukii and D. melanogaster 24 h after continuous monoterpene exposure. Interestingly, they were ineffective in modifying the physiological performance of TAR1-defective flies. In conclusion, it appears that monoterpenes not only act as biopesticides for Drosophila but also can interfere with Drosophila behaviour and metabolism in a TAR1-dependent fashion.
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- Luca Finetti
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology, Department of Zoology, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology, Department of Zoology, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
- InnovaRicerca s.r.l. Monestirolo, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology, Department of Zoology, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Airway Research Center North (ARCN), 24098 Kiel, Germany
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Jin C, Deng X, Zhou Y, Zhou X. Design, Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Fungicidal Activity of L-Carvone Derivatives Containing an Oxime Ester Moiety. CHINESE J ORG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Xu J, Ma HH, Liu ZM, Zheng W, Lai XY, Zhu H, Liu J, Zhou Y, Zhou XM. Expression and alternative splicing analysis of a large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel gene in Plutella xylostella. ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 105:e21720. [PMID: 32557681 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21720] [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: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel (BKCa ) plays an important role in the regulation of insect neural circuits and locomotion, and thus is a potential target of insecticides. In this study, iberiotoxin, an inhibitor of BKCa , was found to prolong the anesthetic time of ethyl acetate on Plutella xylostella larvae. Therefore, the coding sequence of slowpoke gene coding the alpha subunit of BKCa was cloned to investigate the function of this channel in P. xylostella, and the gene expression profile in the developmental stages and tissues was also characterized. The total length of pxslo DNA was more than 19.9 kb, which harbored four alternative splicing sites (ASP-A, ASP-C, ASP-E, and ASP-G), and the coding sequence of pxslo with the highest frequency of splicing (GenBank ID: MN938456) was 3,405 base pair. The characterized PxSlo protein contained conserved domains previously identified in other insects. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that pxslo was expressed in all the developmental stages of P. xylostella, with the highest level in adults. In the larval stage, pxslo was mainly expressed in the head and epidermis, while a limited protein was expressed in the midgut. In the adult stage, pxslo was highly expressed in the head, followed by in the ovarian tubule, and was not expressed in the testis or wings. These results suggest that BKCa plays an important physiological role in P. xylostella and provides useful information for the functional study and screening of BKCa inhibitors.
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- Jie Xu
- College of Plant Protection, Graduate School of Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Graduate School of Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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Lai X, Xu J, Ma H, Liu Z, Zheng W, Liu J, Zhu H, Zhou Y, Zhou X. Identification and Expression of Inward-Rectifying Potassium Channel Subunits in Plutella xylostella. INSECTS 2020; 11:insects11080461. [PMID: 32707967 PMCID: PMC7469208 DOI: 10.3390/insects11080461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In insects, inward-rectifying potassium (Kir) channels regulate vital physiological functions, such as feeding behavior, silk secretion, renal excretion, and immune function. Therefore, they offer promising potential as targets for insecticides. Three types of Kir subunits have been identified in Diptera and Hemiptera, but the Kir subunits of Lepidoptera still remain unclear. This study identified five Kir subunit genes (pxkir1, pxkir2, pxkir3A, pxkir3B, and pxkir4) in the transcriptome of Plutella xylostella. Phylogenetic analysis identified pxkir1, pxkir2, pxkir3A, and pxkir3B as orthologous genes of kir1–3 in other insects. Interestingly, pxkir4 may be encoding a new class of Kir subunit in Lepidoptera that has not been reported to date. To identify further Kir channel subunits of P. xylostella, the gene expression profiles of five pxkir genes were studied by quantitative real-time PCR. These pxkir genes are expressed throughout the development of P. xylostella. pxkir1 and pxkir2 were highly expressed in thoraxes and legs, while pxkir3 (3A and 3B) and pxkir4 had high expression levels in the midgut and Malpighian tubules. This study identified the composition and distribution of Kir subunits in P. xylostella for the first time, and provides useful information for the further study of Kir channel subunits in Lepidoptera.
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- Xiaoyi Lai
- Long Ping Branch, Graduate School of Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; (X.L.); (W.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Correspondence: (H.M.); (X.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Long Ping Branch, Graduate School of Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; (X.L.); (W.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Long Ping Branch, Graduate School of Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; (X.L.); (W.Z.)
- Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; (J.X.); (Z.L.); (J.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Correspondence: (H.M.); (X.Z.)
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Xu G, Chang XF, Gu GX, Jia WX, Guo L, Huang J, Ye GY. Molecular and pharmacological characterization of a β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor from the green rice leafhopper Nephotettix cincticeps. INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2020; 120:103337. [PMID: 32109588 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2020.103337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As the counterparts of noradrenaline and adrenaline in vertebrates, octopamine (OA) regulates multiple physiological and behavioral processes in invertebrate. OA mediates its effects via binding to specific octopamine receptors (OARs). Functional and pharmacological characterization of OARs have been reported in several insects. However, little work was documented in hemipteran insects. We cloned a β-adrenergic-like OAR (NcOA2B2) from Nephotettix cincticeps. NcOA2B2 shares high similarity with members of the OA2B2 receptor class. Transcript level of NcOA2B2 varied in various tissues and was highly expressed in the leg. After heterologous expression in CHO-K1 cells, NcOA2B2 was dose-dependently activated by OA (EC50 = 2.56 nM) and tyramine (TA) (EC50 = 149 nM). Besides putative octopaminergic agonists, dopaminergic agonists and amitraz and DPMF potently activated NcOA2B2 in a dose-dependent manner. Receptor activity was blocked by potential antagonists and was most efficiently antagonized by asenapine. Phentolamine showed both antagonist and agonist effects on NcOA2B2. Our results offer the important information about molecular and pharmacological characterization of an OAR from N. cincticeps that will provide the basis for forthcoming studies on its roles in physiological processes and behaviors, and facilitate the design of novel insecticides for pest control.
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- Gang Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, 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 Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Finetti L, Ferrari F, Caló G, Cassanelli S, De Bastiani M, Civolani S, Bernacchia G. Modulation of Drosophila suzukii type 1 tyramine receptor (DsTAR1) by monoterpenes: a potential new target for next generation biopesticides. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 165:104549. [PMID: 32359540 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study proposes a biochemical and molecular model for the interaction between the Drosophila suzukii type 1 tyramine receptor (DsTAR1) and monoterpenes. A preliminary molecular and functional characterization of DsTAR1 cDNA revealed that a 1.8 kb long ORF codes for a 600 amino acid polypeptide featuring seven transmembrane domains, as expected for a GPCR. A stable HEK 293 cell line expressing DsTAR1 was tested for responsiveness to tyramine (TA) and octopamine (OA). In intracellular calcium mobilization studies, TA led to a concentration-dependent increase in [Ca2+]i (pEC50 ~ 6.40), completely abolished by pre-incubation with the antagonist yohimbine 1 μM. Besides, in dynamic mass redistribution (DMR) studies, TA evoked a positive DMR signal in a concentration-dependent manner (pEC50 ~ 6.80). The recombinant cell line was then used to test three monoterpenes (thymol, carvacrol and α-terpineol) as putative ligands for DsTAR1. The terpenoids showed no agonist effects in both DMR and calcium mobilization assays, but they increased the potency of the endogenous ligand, TA, acting as positive allosteric modulators. Moreover, expression analysis on adults D. suzukii, exposed for 24, 72 or 120 h to a sublethal concentration of the three monoterpenes, showed a downregulation of DsTAR1. This evidence has led to hypothesize that the downregulation of DsTAR1 might be a compensatory mechanism in response to the positive allosteric modulation of the receptor induced by monoterpenes. Therefore, these findings might be useful for the development of a new generation of biopesticides against Drosophila suzukii, targeting TAR1.
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- Luca Finetti
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; InnovaRicerca s.r.l. Monestirolo, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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Transcriptomic analysis to elucidate the response of honeybees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) to amitraz treatment. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228933. [PMID: 32143212 PMCID: PMC7060074 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Amitraz is an acaricide that is widely used in apiculture. Several studies have reported that in honeybees (Apis mellifera Linnaeus; Hymenoptera: Apidae), amitraz affects learning, memory, behavior, immunity, and various other physiological processes. Despite this, few studies have explored the molecular mechanisms underlying the action of amitraz on honeybees. Here, we investigated the transcriptome of honeybees after exposure to 9.4 mg/L amitraz for 10 d, a subchronic dose. Overall, 279 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified (237 upregulated, 42 downregulated). Several, including Pla2, LOC725381, LOC413324, LOC724386, LOC100577456, LOC551785, and P4504c3, were validated by quantitative PCR. According to gene ontology, DEGs were mainly involved in metabolism, biosynthesis, and translation. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses revealed that amitraz treatment affected the relaxin signaling pathway, platelet activation, and protein digestion and absorption.
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