Publications by authors named "Xuhuizi Xu"
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- MaltAtt-1 is an antimicrobial peptide with nematocidal properties against the pine wood nematode, successfully expressed using a eukaryotic system (GS115).
- Bioinformatics analysis revealed that MaltAtt-1 is a hydrophilic protein with a structured composition of α-helices and β-folds.
- The optimal fermentation conditions for producing MaltAtt-1 were established, and while it shows good stability against UV and multiple freeze-thaw cycles, its antimicrobial effectiveness is significantly reduced in extreme pH conditions and high temperatures.
The continuous use of chemical pesticides to control nematodes could result in the developing of pesticide-resistant nematodes. Novel nucleic acid pesticides are becoming the focus of pesticide research due to their strong specificity, high efficiency, and environmental friendliness. However, the limited known biochemical targets restrict the development of target pesticides for nematodes.
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