Pheromone-Binding Protein 1 Performs a Dual Function for Intra- and Intersexual Signaling in a Moth.

ABSTRACT: Moths use pheromones to ensure intraspecific communication. Nevertheless, few studies are focused on both intra- and intersexual communication based on pheromone recognition. Pheromone-binding proteins (PBPs) are generally believed pivotal for male moths in recognizing female pheromones. Our research revealed that PBP1 of Agriphila aeneociliella (AaenPBP1) serves a dual function in both intra- and intersexual pheromone recognition. Here, a total of 20 odorant-binding protein (OBP) family genes from A. aeneociliella were identified and subjected to transcriptional analysis. Among these, AaenPBP1 was primarily highly expressed in the antennae. Competitive fluorescence binding assays and molecular docking analyses demonstrated that AaenPBP1 exhibits a strong binding affin

SUBMITTER: Zhan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642448 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature