Ureases as multifunctional toxic proteins: A review
Ureases are metalloenzymes that hydrolyze urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. They
were the first enzymes to be crystallized and, with them, the notion that enzymes are proteins …
were the first enzymes to be crystallized and, with them, the notion that enzymes are proteins …
[HTML][HTML] Plant ureases and related peptides: understanding their entomotoxic properties
Recently, ureases were included in the arsenal of plant defense proteins, alongside many
other proteins with biotechnological potential such as insecticides. Isoforms of Canavalia …
other proteins with biotechnological potential such as insecticides. Isoforms of Canavalia …
[HTML][HTML] Cloning and expression of protease ClpP from Streptococcus pneumoniae in Escherichia coli: study of the influence of kanamycin and IPTG concentration on …
K Einsfeldt, JBS Júnior, APC Argondizzo, MA Medeiros… - Vaccine, 2011 - Elsevier
Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae are one of the main causes of death
around the world. In order to address this problem, investigations are being made into the …
around the world. In order to address this problem, investigations are being made into the …
Structure–function studies on jaburetox, a recombinant insecticidal peptide derived from jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) urease
AHS Martinelli, K Kappaun, R Ligabue-Braun… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Ureases are metalloenzymes involved in defense mechanisms in plants. The
insecticidal activity of Canavalia ensiformis (jack bean) ureases relies partially on an internal …
insecticidal activity of Canavalia ensiformis (jack bean) ureases relies partially on an internal …
Toxic properties of urease
CR Carlini, JC Polacco - Crop Science, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Plant ureases have long been known for their ureolytic activities, dependent on a Ni
metallocenter active site. We report here on more recently discovered novel toxic properties …
metallocenter active site. We report here on more recently discovered novel toxic properties …
Fungitoxic and insecticidal plant polypeptides
Abstract According to the World Bank and FAO, the population grows worldwide and the
poorest countries are expected to double their population within the next decades …
poorest countries are expected to double their population within the next decades …
Insecticidal effect of Canavalia ensiformis major urease on nymphs of the milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus and characterization of digestive peptidases
MS Defferrari, DR Demartini, TB Marcelino… - Insect biochemistry and …, 2011 - Elsevier
Jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis) ureases are entomotoxic upon the release internal
peptides by insect's digestive enzymes. Here we studied the digestive peptidases of …
peptides by insect's digestive enzymes. Here we studied the digestive peptidases of …
In vitro effect of Canavalia ensiformis urease and the derived peptide Jaburetox-2Ec on Rhodnius prolixus Malpighian tubules
Ureases are metalloenzymes that are widespread among plants, fungi and bacteria. Urease
isoforms (jack bean urease–JBU and canatoxin) from Canavalia ensiformis seeds are toxic …
isoforms (jack bean urease–JBU and canatoxin) from Canavalia ensiformis seeds are toxic …
Humoral and cellular immune responses induced by the urease-derived peptide Jaburetox in the model organism Rhodnius prolixus
Background Although the entomotoxicity of plant ureases has been reported almost 20
years ago, their insecticidal mechanism of action is still not well understood. Jaburetox is a …
years ago, their insecticidal mechanism of action is still not well understood. Jaburetox is a …
Rhodnius prolixus intoxicated
RA Alzogaray, EN Zerba - Journal of insect physiology, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Rhodnius prolixus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) is a hematophagous insect native from
South America. By the end of the 20th century, it was one of the main vectors of Chagas …
South America. By the end of the 20th century, it was one of the main vectors of Chagas …