Structure, Function and Applications of Carboxylesterases from Insects for Insecticide Resistance

Title: Structure, Function and Applications of Carboxylesterases from Insects for Insecticide Resistance

Volume: 16 Issue: 10

Author(s): Chuanling Qiao, Feng Cui and Shuaiguo Yan

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Keywords: insecticide resistance, esterase, Carboxylesterase, insect, insecticide

Abstract: Carboxylesterases (EC 3.1.1.1) distribute broadly in insects, and play an important role in the metabolism with various functions. This paper reviews the insect carboxylesterases including the definitions and reaction mechanism, classification, structural context, functions especially on insecticide resistance, and its application.

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Qiao Chuanling, Cui Feng and Yan Shuaiguo, Structure, Function and Applications of Carboxylesterases from Insects for Insecticide Resistance, Protein & Peptide Letters 2009; 16 (10) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986609789071243