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. 2023 May 31;14(6):506. doi: 10.3390/insects14060506

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.