Search Results - "Goldsworthy, Graham"
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The editorial contributions by Sinzo Masaki to Physiological Entomology
Published in Physiological entomology (01-12-2016)Get full text
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Insect peptide hormones: a selective review of their physiology and potential application for pest control
Published in Pest management science (01-10-2003)“…Our knowledge on primary structure, synthesis, release, receptor binding, structure–activity relationships, mode of action and degradation of, mainly,…”
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The effects of linear and cyclic analogs of Locmi-DH, Dippu-DH46 and Dippu-DH31 on appetitive behavior in Locusta migratoria
Published in Peptides (New York, N.Y. : 1980) (01-03-2012)“…► We investigated aspects of appetitive behavior of analogs of the diuretic peptides Locmi-DH, Dippu-DH46 and Dippu-DH31. ► The linear fragments and their…”
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Immune responses of locusts to challenge with the pathogenic fungus Metarhizium or high doses of laminarin
Published in Journal of insect physiology (01-04-2006)“…Two isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae var acridum were tested for their effects on the locust immune system and for comparison with the effects of challenge…”
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Identification and properties of proteases from an Acanthamoeba isolate capable of producing granulomatous encephalitis
Published in BMC microbiology (03-05-2006)“…Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis due to Acanthamoeba is often a fatal human disease. However, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of Acanthamoeba…”
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Acanthamoeba produces disseminated infection in locusts and traverses the locust blood-brain barrier to invade the central nervous system
Published in BMC microbiology (08-07-2010)“…Many aspects of Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis remain poorly understood, including host susceptibility and chronic colonization which represent…”
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Novel Model To Study Virulence Determinants of Escherichia coli K1
Published in Infection and Immunity (01-12-2007)“…It is shown here for the first time that locusts can be used as a model to study Escherichia coli K1 pathogenesis. E. coli K-12 strain HB101 has very low…”
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Sulfakinins reduce food intake in the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria
Published in Journal of insect physiology (01-09-2000)“…In vertebrates, the peptides cholecystokinin (CCK), neuropeptide Y, galanin, and bombesin are known to be involved in the control of food intake. We report…”
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Induced hyperlipaemia and immune challenge in locusts
Published in Journal of insect physiology (01-05-2004)“…Injections of immunogens, such as β-1,3-glucan or lipopolysaccharide (LPS), bring about a marked hyperlipaemia with associated changes in lipophorins and…”
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Locusts as model organisms in which to study immunogen-induced anorectic behaviour
Published in Journal of insect physiology (01-08-2010)“…When injected into adult or nymphal Locusta that have been deprived of food for 2 h, immunogens such as laminarin and bacterial LPS can induce an almost…”
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The synthesis of an analogue of the locust CRF-like diuretic peptide, and the biological activities of this and some C-terminal fragments
Published in Peptides (New York, N.Y. : 1980) (01-10-2003)“…The synthesis is described of an analogue of the locust CRF-like diuretic peptide in which methionine in positions 1,3, and 13 is replaced by isosteric…”
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The molecular conformations of representative arthropod adipokinetic peptides determined by circular dichroism spectroscopy
Published in Insect biochemistry and molecular biology (1998)“…The secondary structure of six members of the AKH/RPCH family of arthropod neuropeptides has been studied by circular dichroism spectroscopy. None of the…”
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Haemolymph and tissue titres of achetakinins in the house cricket Acheta domesticus: effect of starvation and dehydration
Published in Journal of experimental biology (01-08-1994)“…Achetakinin-like immunoreactive material in tissues and haemolymph of adult male crickets was quantified by radioimmunoassay. Achetakinin-like material was…”
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N-terminal modifications to AKH-I from Locusta migratoria: assessment of biological potencies in vivo and in vitro
Published in Regulatory peptides (26-03-1997)“…To investigate the receptor tolerances to N-terminal variation, novel analogues to Locusta AKH-I (adipokinetic hormone) have been synthesized with…”
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Lysates of Locusta migratoria brain exhibit potent broad-spectrum antibacterial activity
Published in Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (01-09-2008)“…In recent years, the burden of infectious diseases has exacerbated with the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and lessening efficacy of the available…”
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Novel Model To Study Virulence Determinants of Escherichia coli KI
Published in Infection and immunity (2007)Get full text
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