Publications by authors named "Xiao-Min Jv"
Article Synopsis
- Octopamine, similar to adrenaline in insects, influences various physiological and behavioral processes through specific receptors classified as G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).
- The study successfully cloned four octopamine receptor genes from brown planthoppers, revealing their amino acid sequences are closely related to receptors found in other insects, with all genes expressed across different developmental stages and tissues.
- Notably, certain octopamine receptors showed higher expression levels in the brain and during the early life stages of the insect, providing critical insights for future research on pest control strategies.
Octopamine, the invertebrate counterpart of adrenaline and noradrenaline, controls and modulates many physiological and behavioral processes in protostomes. It mediates its effects by binding to specific receptors belonging to the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors. We report the cloning of a cDNA from the brown planthopper (Nloa2b2) sharing high similarity with members of the OA2B2 receptor class.
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