Insect Venoms: Molecular Diversity, Evolution and Function
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Zoology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 4826
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect venom gene evolution and function; pest biological control; functional genomics; chemical ecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Venoms have evolved independently many times among insects. They adopt venoms to capture prey, deter predators, ensure successful parasitism, protect against pathogens, or facilitate extraoral digestion. About 16% of insect families belonging to Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Heteroptera, Neuroptera, Coleoptera, and Diptera have evolved venoms, comprising the most species-rich lineages of venomous animals. Insect venoms have extraordinary diversity in their components, being recognized as promising resources for the discovery of bioactive molecules to be used as bioinsecticides and therapeutics. Across the Insecta class, venoms encompass extreme taxonomic and functional diversity, providing excellent model systems for studying the molecular and functional evolution of toxins. In comparison to venoms from other animals, such as snakes, scorpions, and spiders, venoms from insects are relatively unexplored. This Special Issue aims to expand the knowledge on insect venoms. It welcomes the submission of original research articles and reviews on any aspect of the molecular diversity, evolution, and function of insect venoms.
Prof. Dr. Jiaying Zhu
Dr. Zhichao Yan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- insect venoms
- molecular diversity
- evolution
- toxins
- insects
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