Heterodimeric insecticidal peptide provides new insights into the molecular and functional diversity of ant venoms
A. Touchard, H. C. Mendel, I. Boulogne, V. Herzig, N. Braga Emidio, G. F. King, M. Triquigneaux, L. Jaquillard, R. Beroud, M. De Waard, O. Delalande, A. Dejean, M. Muttenthaler, C. Duplais
This study identifies a potent insecticidal heterodimeric peptide from ant venom, showing enhanced stability and insecticidal activity compared to its homodimers.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2020Pharmacology & Toxicology