This review discusses the reaction catalysed, and the structure and function of the cellulase,
endo-β-1, 4-glucanase and the hemicellulase enzymes, β-1, 3-glucanase and endo-β-1, 4 …

Animals display a fascinating diversity of body plans. Correspondingly, genomic analyses
have revealed dynamic evolution of gene gains and losses among animal lineages. Here …

Over-exploitation and energy security concerns of the diminishing fossil fuels is a challenge
to the present global economy. Further, the negative impact of greenhouse gases released …

Understanding the development of Trypanosoma cruzi within the triatomine vector at the
molecular level should provide novel targets for interrupting parasitic life cycle and affect …

Endo-β-1, 3-glucanase is a glycoside hydrolase (GH) that plays an essential role in the
mineralization of β-glucan polysaccharides. In this study, the novel gene encoding an …

Background Botanical substances such as essential oils (EOs) have demonstrated
insecticidal properties and are a valid option for vector control. However, free EOs are …

Triatomine insects had a fundamental role in the establishment of essential concepts of
insect physiology, especially thanks to the use of Rhodnius prolixus as a model for basic …

Nature contains many examples of “fake promises” to attract “prey”, eg, predatory spiders
that emit the same sex-attractant-signals as moths to catch them at close range and male …

Simple Summary The rice white tip nematode Aphelenchoides besseyi is a plant parasite
but can also feed on fungi if this alternative nutrient source is available. Glucans are a major …

Abstract β-1, 3-glucanases are the main digestive enzymes of plant and fungal cell wall.
Transcriptomic analysis of the fungus-growing termite Macrotermes barneyi revealed a high …