Identification and Expression Analysis of G Protein-Coupled Receptors in the Miridae Insect Apolygus lucorum.

ABSTRACT: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest and most versatile family of transmembrane receptors in the cell and they play a vital role in the regulation of multiple physiological processes. The family Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) is one of the most diverse families of insects. Until now, information on GPCRs has been lacking in Miridae. Apolygus lucorum, a representative species of the Miridae, is an omnivorous pest that occurs worldwide and is notorious for causing serious damage to various crops and substantial economic losses. By searching the genome, 133 GPCRs were identified in A. lucorum. Compared with other model insects, we have observed GPCR genes to be remarkably expanded in A. lucorum, especially focusing on biogenic amine receptors and neuropep

SUBMITTER: Gao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8660763 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature