Analysis of salivary proteins in gall-inducing psylla and their potential influence on host plants.

ABSTRACT: Gall-forming insects manipulate host plants through the proteins present in their saliva, which play essential roles in reprogramming plant cells. In this study, we utilized an integrated transcriptomic and proteomic approach to explore the salivary proteome of camphor psylla (Trioza camphorae). Transcriptomic analysis identified 97 secretory proteins that were abundantly and specifically expressed in the salivary glands. Proteomic analysis further revealed 69 secretory proteins in the salivary glands and 21 proteins in the secreted saliva. Collectively, 168 proteins were identified as potential salivary components of T. camphorae. Comparative analysis of T. camphorae saliva with other herbivorous insects unveiled 66 conserved salivary proteins. Interestingly, in contrast to the closely re

SUBMITTER: Hu TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12395826 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature