Neuropeptide Systems as Targets for Parasite and Pest Control
Neuropeptide Systems as Targets for Parasite and Pest Control

Author: Timothy G. Geary

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1441969020

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The need to continually discover new agents for the control or treatment of invertebrate pests and pathogens is undeniable. Agriculture, both animal and plant, succeeds only to the extent that arthropod and helminth consumers, vectors and pathogens can be kept at bay. Humans and their companion animals are also plagued by invertebrate parasites. The deployment of chemical agents for these purposes inevitably elicits the selection of resistant populations of the targets of control, necessitating a regular introduction of new kinds of molecules. Experience in other areas of chemotherapy has shown that a thorough understanding of the biology of disease is an essential platform upon which to build a discovery program. Unfortunately, investment of research resources into understanding the basic physiology of invertebrates as a strategy to illuminate new molecular targets for pesticide and parasiticide discovery has been scarce, and the pace of introduction of new molecules for these indications has been slowed as a result. An exciting and so far unexploited area to explore in this regard is invertebrate neuropeptide physiology. This book was assembled to focus attention on this promising field by compiling a comprehensive review of recent research on neuropeptides in arthropods and helminths, with contributions from many of the leading laboratories working on these systems.

Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides
Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides

Author: Muhammad Tufail

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1608054012

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Recent molecular studies have revealed an overwhelming role of hemolymph proteins and functional peptides in invertebrate physiology. This is mainly due to the large assortment of biomolecular factors each with a different structure and function. In addit

Neurosciences - From Molecule to Behavior: a university textbook
Neurosciences - From Molecule to Behavior: a university textbook

Author: C. Giovanni Galizia

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-07-08

Total Pages: 735

ISBN-13: 3642107699

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Neurosciences – a comprehensive approach This textbook covers neuroscience from cellular and molecular mechanisms to behavior and cognitive processing. We also address evolution of the nervous system, computational neuroscience, the history of neuroscience as a discipline and neurophilosophy – to name but a few. The book provides the newest state-of-the-art knowledge about neuroscience from across the animal kingdom, with particular emphasis on model species commonly used in neuroscience labs across the world: mouse, zebra fish, fruit fly, honeybee, and nematode worm. We aim at university students of neuroscience, psychology, biological sciences, and medical sciences, but also computer scientists, philosophers, or anybody interested in understanding how brains work.

Insect Neuropeptides
Insect Neuropeptides

Author: Julius J. Menn

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Insect neurochemistry and neurobiology are active and growing areas of neuroscience research. Scientists believe that insect neuropeptides will lead to novel approaches to insect control. This new volume assesses the state of research in insect neuropeptides and identifies promising directions for future work. Its 22 chapters present information on developmental neuropeptides, and biochemistry and molecular biology. Of special interest is a chapter by Max Summers on the expression of foreign peptides in baculoviruses, which could pave the way for a method of introducing neuropeptide-regulating genes into living insects.

Brain Peptides
Brain Peptides

Author: Dorothy T. Krieger

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 1983-11-14

Total Pages: 1054

ISBN-13:

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The first major comprehensive overview of the anatomical, physiological, evolutionary, and embryological aspects of brain peptides, focusing on peptides described in the past decade. Examines the role of peptides in affecting major homeostatic systems. Presents the methodologies applicable to the study of brain peptides. Summarizes current knowledge of individual peptides.

The Evolution of Neuropeptides – A Stroll Through the Animal Kingdom: Updates from the Ottawa 2019 ICCPB Symposium and Beyond
The Evolution of Neuropeptides – A Stroll Through the Animal Kingdom: Updates from the Ottawa 2019 ICCPB Symposium and Beyond

Author: Klaus H. Hoffmann

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 2889660176

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This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Neuropeptides
Neuropeptides

Author: Fleur L. Strand

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 9780262194075

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This textbook is the first to bring together and synthesize the neuropeptide research of the past decade in such a comprehensive, scholarly manner. In recent years there has been increasing interest and, subsequently, active research in neuropeptides. These neuroactive molecules coordinate, integrate, and regulate physiological processes in all organisms, throughout all phases of development. Acting as neurohormones, neurotransmitters, and/or neuromodulators, they maintain physiological homeostasis and influence important behavioral patterns. This textbook is the first to bring together and synthesize the neuropeptide research of the past decade in such a comprehensive, scholarly manner. The book is divided into two parts. In Part I the author defines the basic principles of neuropeptide action, including their biosynthesis, processing, transport, distribution, and interactions with receptors and second messenger systems. Strand also discusses the intimate interaction between the neuropeptides, stress, and the immune system. In Part II she discusses the regulatory functions of the families of neuropeptide in sufficient detail to provide both the advanced student and senior investigator with a thorough understanding of the most important neuropeptides. The text also contains a complete and up-to-date reference/reading list.

Insect Pheromone Research
Insect Pheromone Research

Author: Ring T. Cardé

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1997-02-28

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9780412996115

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Assembled by leading researchers on pheromone biochemistry and biology worldwide, this invaluable reference provides an in-depth review of the most current, state-of-the-art findings in insect pheromone research as well as a detailed discussion on the direction this research will take in the future. It covers topics ranging from the fundamental studies on biosynthesis of pheromones and sensory processing of pheromone signals via neuroethology of pheromone-mediated responses, to more applied studies, such as the use of pheromones in direct insect control in agriculture.

Recent Developments in Insect Neurohormones
Recent Developments in Insect Neurohormones

Author: M. Raabe

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 1461308054

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The most striking fact revealed by investigations of insect neurohormones is that insects are as well supplied with neurohormones as mammals, since neurohor mones regulate not only the functioning of the endocrine glands, prothoracic gland, and corpora allata, but also most physiological processes. Our knowledge of neurohormones developed originally from anat omocytological investigations and experimental studies. Today, accurate bio assays have been devised for studying both in vivo and in vitro physiological processes, and RIA determination has yielded knowledge of titer modifications of humoral factors. Much is also known about neurohormone purification, and several neurohormones have even been identified in different species. Immunocytochemistry has made it possible to demonstrate in their origin and release sites the presence of insect neurohormones whose structure has been elucidated. Moreover, the presence of vertebrate and invertebrate neuropeptides has been demonstrated in insects. As regards biogenic amines, methods of detection have been greatly refined and it is now possible to identify the cell bodies and axons of the main biogenic amines. Other new methods, such as cobalt chloride impregnation or Lucifer yellow staining, have revealed the axonal pathways and the location of particular neurons. The mechanisms of action of neurohormones have been investigated in several cases and the results of these investigations will be related in the chapters which follow.