Title of article
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF THE VENOM OF MEALYBUG PARASITOID AENASIUS BAMBAWALEI HAYAT (HYMENOPTERA: ENCYRTIDAE)
Author/Authors
Zain-ul-Abdin University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Arif, Muhammad Jalal University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Suhail, Anjum University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Gogi, Muhammad Dildar University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Arshad, Muhammad University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Wakil, Waqas University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Abbas, Saqi Kosar University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Altaf, Awais University of Agriculture - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Pakistan , Shaina, Hoor University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan , Manzoor, Atif University of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Entomology, Pakistan
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189
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193
Abstract
The venom is one of the key-factors involved in the host regulation process by parasitic Hymenoptera. Preliminary studies were carried out to identify genes/proteins occurring in the venom blend of the mealybug parasitoid Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) responsible for killing of its host Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). In this paper, information was gathered on outcomes of A. bambawalei venom. Crude venom of the wasp was extracted and analyzed by Experion™ Automated Electrophoresis System (Bio-Rad) which employs LabChip microfluidic technology to automate protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis. Even great achievements have been made, further research is required to uncover the sophisticated bioactivity of the venom and isolate more novel toxic peptides/proteins.
Keywords
A. bambawalei , venom , mealybug , experion , chip electrophoresis
Journal title
Pakistan Entomologist
Journal title
Pakistan Entomologist
Record number
2640813
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