Table 2.
Summary of potentially targeted genes/transcripts found in the gut of RPW and their functions.
| Genes/Transcripts | EC Number | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 | * | Catalyze oxidation of xenobiotics |
| glutathione-S-transferase | 2.5.1.18 | Added glutathione to oxidized xenobiotics |
| Laccase | 1.10.3.2 | Cuticle hardening |
| Carboxypeptidase | 3.4.16.2 | Protein digestion |
| Chitin synthase | 2.4.1.16 | Catalyzes the polymerization of chitin polymer |
| Cellulase | 3.2.1.4 | Cell wall degradation (cellulose) |
| Hemicellulase | 3.2.1 | Cell wall degradation (hemicellulose) |
| Pectinase | 3.2.1.15 | Cell wall degradation (pectin) |
| Neuropeptides | - | Trigger physiological process (digestion) |
* Depends on the type of electron donor with which they interact [80]. - equals not available.