梨小食心虫Minus-C气味结合蛋白的分子克隆、表达谱及结合特性分析

【目的】通过克隆梨小食心虫Grapholita molesta的Minus-C气味结合蛋白(odorant binding protein,OBP)基因,并测定其在成虫不同组织中的表达量及其重组蛋白对气味配体的结合能力,推测其嗅觉生理功能。【方法】基于梨小食心虫雌虫触角转录组测序数据,利用RT-PCR克隆MinusC OBP基因的完整编码区;qPCR测定该基因在成虫不同组织[触角、头(去除触角)、胸、腹、足、翅]中的表达量;构建原核表达系统表达重组蛋白,利用SDS-PAGE和Western blot检测蛋白的表达和纯度;运用荧光竞争结合实验测定重组蛋白与35种气味配体的结合能力。【结果】成功克隆了梨小食心虫的一个Minus-C OBP基因,命名为GmolOBP14(GenBank登录号:MF066361)。GmolOBP14开放阅读框长411 bp,编码136个氨基酸,成熟蛋白具有4个保守的半胱氨酸残基,属于Minus-C OBP亚家族。GmolOBP14在雌雄成虫的不同组织中均有表达,但在雄成虫翅和雌成虫触角中的表达量显著高于同性别的其他组织。重组蛋白GmolOBP14与气味配体的结合谱较窄,仅能与16种配体表现出不同程度的结合活性,其中与梨酯和十二醛的结合能力较强,解离常数Ki分别为6.92和12.74μmol/L;与癸醛、十四醛、顺-3-己烯-1-醇、苯甲醇和己酸丁酯有中等程度的结合活性,Ki分别为25.54,20.61,24.35,23.44和23.33μmol/L;GmolOBP14对性信息素组分没有结合活性,提示该蛋白不参与对性信息素的感受和识别。【结论】根据GmolOBP14基因的组织表达特点及其重组蛋白的结合特性,推测GmolOBP14除具有选择性结合和运输寄主植物挥发物的作用外,还参与与嗅觉无关的生理过程。     

光肩星天牛气味结合蛋白AglaOBP1的克隆、表达及结合特性

利用RT-PCR技术克隆了光肩星天牛Anoplophora glabripennis Motschulsky气味结合蛋白(odorant binding proteins,OBPs)基因AglaOBP1(Gen Bank登录号:KX660670),AglaOBP1的开放阅读框长435 bp,编码144个氨基酸,其中N端有21个氨基酸组成的信号肽序列,成熟蛋白序列具有4个保守的半胱氨酸残基,AglaOPB1属于Minus-C OBP亚家族基因。AglaOBP1主要在成虫触角中表达,且雌虫触角中的表达量显著高于雄虫触角。重组蛋白AglaOBP1与34种气味配体的竞争结合实验表明,AglaOBP1具有广泛的结合谱,能与五角枫挥发物中的醇类、醛类、萜烯类和酮类物质结合,其中与顺-3-己烯-1-醇、顺-2-己烯-1-醇、1-己醇、反-2-己烯醛、反-2-癸烯醛、β-石竹烯、(+)-桧烯、α-蒎烯、1-(2,3-二甲基苯基)-乙酮的结合能力较强,结合常数分别为5.88、8.33、12.29、12.55、11.90、7.47、9.07、10.29和13.12μM。此外,配体的官能团、碳链长度、空间构型也影响AglaOBP1对气味分子的结合。AglaOBP1基因在成虫触角中高丰度表达,其重组蛋白能够与五角枫挥发物的多种组分结合,表明AglaOBP1在成虫寄主定位选择中起重要作用。     

桃小食心虫成虫期高表达气味结合蛋白基因的克隆与表达谱分析

【目的】桃小食心虫Carposina sasakii是我国北方落叶果树的重要蛀果害虫,一旦幼虫蛀入果内,便会对果实的品质产生影响。成虫期是控制此害虫发生为害的关键时期。气味结合蛋白(odorant binding protein, OBP)作为昆虫嗅觉感受系统中与气味分子结合的重要气味运转蛋白,在成虫寄主植物定位及交配行为中具有重要作用。本研究对桃小食心虫气味结合蛋白基因进行克隆、鉴定和成虫组织表达分析,以期为OBPs在桃小食心虫嗅觉感受过程中的功能研究奠定基础。【方法】基于前期获得的桃小食心虫转录组测序数据,选择在其雌雄成虫触角中相对高表达的5个OBP基因(CsasOBP7, CsasOBP12, CsasOBP15, CsasOBP19和CsasOBP21)。采用RACE技术克隆出这5个OBP基因cDNA全长序列,进行生物信息学分析;通过qRT-PCR技术检测这5个OBP基因在桃小食心虫不同发育阶段(1和5日龄卵、初孵幼虫、老熟幼虫和蛹)以及在刚羽化、交配高峰期的和交配后6 h的雌雄成虫不同组织［触角、头(不含触角)、胸、腹、足和翅］中表达量。【结果】获得桃小食心虫5个OBP基因CsasOBP7, CsasOBP12, CsasOBP15, CsasOBP19和CsasOBP21的全长cDNA序列(GenBank登录号: MZ476786-MZ476790)。其中CsasOBP19为一段C端不完整的Minus-C OBP,其余均属于完整的Classical OBPs,且均含有信号肽。系统发育分析表明,在桃小食心虫5个CsasOBPs中, CsasOBP7和CsasOBP19的亲缘关系最近。qRT-PCR结果表明,CsasOBP7和CsasOBP19均在桃小食心虫蛹期高表达,而CsasOBP12, CsasOBP15和CsasOBP21均在卵期高表达。从桃小食心虫成虫刚羽化、交配高峰直至交配后6 h,5个CsasOBP基因表达量总体呈下降趋势。在成虫刚羽化时,这5个CsasOBP基因在各组织中均有表达,且主要在雄虫组织中高表达;在成虫交配高峰期,这5个CsasOBP基因在雄虫触角中高表达,特别是CsasOBP7和CsasOBP15只在雄虫触角中特异性表达;在成虫交配后6 h,每个CsasOBP基因只特异性地高表达于1或2个组织中。【结论】桃小食心虫的这5个CsasOBP基因在成虫交配高峰期雄虫触角中高表达,意味着这些CsasOBP基因可能在雄虫寻找雌虫过程中发挥着重要作用。     

棉铃虫气味结合蛋白HarmOBP16的组织表达谱及配基结合特性分析

【目的】揭示棉铃虫Helicoverpa armigera气味结合蛋白(odorant binding protein,OBP)基因Harm OBP16的组织表达谱及其重组蛋白与气味化合物的结合特性。【方法】基于棉铃虫触角转录组数据,利用PCR技术从棉铃虫成虫触角中PCR克隆气味结合蛋白基因,并进行生物信息学和系统进化分析;采用qPCR对其进行组织[头部(去除触角和喙)、胸部、腹部、足、翅、触角和喙]表达谱分析;进一步采用原核表达系统表达和纯化重组蛋白;最后采用荧光竞争结合实验测定该重组蛋白与85种候选气味物质的结合能力。【结果】从棉铃虫成虫触角中克隆得到一个Atypical OBP家族基因Harm OBP16(Gen Bank登录号:JQ753074),其开放阅读框长441 bp,编码146个氨基酸,推断的编码蛋白等电点为6.87,具有10个保守的半胱氨酸。组织表达谱结果表明,Harm OBP16在雌成虫翅中高表达。纯化后的重组蛋白Harm OBP16对植物花的挥发物香叶基丙酮(Ki=14.2μmol/L)、β-紫罗兰酮(Ki=15.2μmol/L)、辛醛(Ki=15.3μmol/L)、芳樟醇(Ki=16.8μmol/L)、(R)-(+)-柠檬烯(Ki=14.9μmol/L)和β-蒎烯(Ki=17.3μmol/L)有较强的结合能力。【结论】Harm OBP16可能在棉铃虫识别寄主植物的过程中发挥一定的作用,可为基于气味物质的棉铃虫引诱剂或驱避剂的研发提供潜在的分子靶标。     

小菜蛾触角结合蛋白PxylOBP31的鉴定与结合特性分析

【目的】触角结合蛋白(antennal binding proteins,ABPs)为昆虫气味结合蛋白(odorant binding proteins,OBPs)家族的一个亚类,是昆虫识别和响应外界环境中气味信号的载体之一,对昆虫的生存和繁衍有着重要的意义。明确触角结合蛋白在小菜蛾Plutella xylostella(L.)嗅觉识别中的作用,有助于揭示小菜蛾嗅觉识别分子机制。【方法】利用PCR技术克隆小菜蛾的一个触角结合蛋白基因;采用实时荧光定量PCR技术对该基因在小菜蛾不同发育阶段和成虫不同组织中的表达量进行分析;利用荧光竞争结合实验测试该触角结合蛋白与39种配基化合物的结合特性。【结果】成功克隆了一个小菜蛾触角结合蛋白基因,命名为Pxyl OBP31(Gen Bank登录号:KT156676)。序列分析结果显示,其开放阅读框全长411 bp,编码136个氨基酸,N端自起始位置开始21个氨基酸为信号肽,含有气味结合蛋白家族的6个保守半胱氨酸残基,预测分子量为14.74 k D,等电点为4.41。表达谱分析表明,Pxyl OBP31主要在雄蛾中表达,且交配后的雄蛾中表达量明显降低;该基因在小菜蛾触角中有较高表达,在雄蛾触角中的表达量比雌蛾触角中高近2倍。结合特性实验结果显示,Pxyl OBP31与醛、酮、萜品油烯以及邻苯二甲酸二异丁酯等物质的结合能力较强,与3种性信息素及其他烯烃与酯类结合能力弱。【结论】本研究明确了Pxyl OBP31的核苷酸序列以及发育和组织表达谱。根据qRT-PCR和荧光竞争结合实验结果,推测Pxyl OBP31蛋白可能与小菜蛾觅偶、定位寄主植物等行为有关。     

暗黑鳃金龟气味结合蛋白HparOBP15a基因的克隆及功能分析

【目的】暗黑鳃金龟Holotrichia parallela通过气味结合蛋白(odorant binding protein,OBP)识别性信息素和植物挥发物准确而迅速地定位配偶、寄主植物。本研究通过克隆暗黑鳃金龟气味结合蛋白15a(Hpar OBP15a)基因,解析该基因的编码蛋白特征、组织表达模式及与寄主植物气味等化合物的结合特性方面的研究,为阐明暗黑鳃金龟基于嗅觉识别的寄主植物选择机理奠定理论基础。【方法】根据暗黑鳃金龟成虫触角转录组测序的结果,利用RT-PCR克隆了Hpar OBP15a基因;Real-time PCR方法分析了该基因在成虫不同部位的表达量差异;荧光竞争结合测定了Hpar OBP15a蛋白和58种候选化合物的结合特征。【结果】暗黑鳃金龟Hpar OBP15a基因全长534 bp,编码147个氨基酸,Gen Bank登录号为AK1834747。Hpar OBP15a在触角中特异表达,且在雌虫触角中表达量显著高于雄虫。在被测的58种化合物中,Hpar OBP15a与46种气味化合物具有较好的亲和性,其中与十二烷、十二醇结合能力最强,其解离常数分别为8.5和11.3μmol/L;同时,对性信息素(L-异亮氨酸甲酯和R-芳樟醇)也有一定的结合能力(解离常数分别为21.0和18.5μmol/L)。【结论】Hpar OBP15a具有广泛的气味结合谱,其中对榆树挥发物十二烷的结合能力最强,因此该蛋白可能在暗黑鳃金龟对榆树的定位过程中具有重要作用。     

烟实夜蛾触角普通气味结合蛋白Ⅱ cDNA的克隆、序列分析及在大肠杆菌中的表达

利用RT PCR技术扩增了编码烟实夜蛾Helicoverpa assulta雌、雄虫触角普通气味 结合蛋白Ⅱ的Cdna片段,将其克隆至Pgem-T Easy载体,获得了普通气味结合蛋白Ⅱ基因成熟蛋白阅读框序列。将该基因重组到表达型质粒Pet-30a(+)中,并转化入原核细胞中表达。序列 测定结果表明,烟实夜蛾触角普通气味结合蛋白基因的成熟蛋白阅读框全长489 bp,编码162个 氨基酸残基,预测分子量和等电点分别为18.2 kD和5.35。推导的氨基酸序列与已报道的10种昆虫普通气味结合蛋白Ⅱ高度同源（73%～98%）,并具有气味结合蛋白的典型特征。SDS-PAGE和Western印迹分析表明,经IPTG诱导,普通气味结合蛋白Ⅱ基因能在大肠杆菌BL21(DE3)中表达,电泳检测到一条约23 kD大小的外源蛋白,与预测的融合蛋白分子量大小相应。     

孟氏隐唇瓢虫气味结合蛋白ComOBP1基因的克隆和时空表达

采用RT-PCR和RACE技术,从孟氏隐唇瓢虫Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant中成功克隆出气味结合蛋白(Com OBP1)基因的全序列(Genbank登陆号:KU170686)。Com OBP1基因全长922 bp,包括5'端长为40 bp的非编码区域(UTR),及3'端长为462 bp的UTR,开放阅读框ORF长为420 bp,编码139个氨基酸,预测的分子量为15.516 k Da,等电点p I为6.57,存在AATAAA加尾信号。N-末端疏水区包含由20个氨基酸构成的信号肽,无跨膜结构,有4个保守的半胱氨酸,属于Minus-C OBP,也是在孟氏隐唇瓢虫中发现的第一个Minus-C OBP。氨基酸序列中有且仅有一个N-糖基化位点为62 NLSA,并存在2个潜在的磷酸化位点。与其它昆虫的Minus-C OBPs进行同源性比较并构建系统发育树,发现与同为鞘翅目Coleoptera昆虫的同源性较高。利用Real-time PCR、RT-PCR技术对Cmon OBP1基因在孟氏隐唇瓢虫不同发育阶段,不同组织,不同营养条件及不同食性下的表达水平进行了测定,结果显示,Cmon OBP1基因在整个发育阶段均有表达,雄性成虫期具有最高表达量,且多在成虫的头部及翅部表达。当营养条件发生变化时,表达丰度不会发生变化,当猎物由天然猎物柑橘粉蚧Planococcus citri Risso变成碗豆修尾蚜Megoura japonica Matsumura时,表达量会明显下降。该结果表明,孟氏隐唇瓢虫的不同发育阶段、不同组织及猎物种类会影响Cmon OBP1基因的表达,从而进一步影响其嗅觉行为。同时,Cmon OBP1基因可能在雄虫相关的信息素感受过程中发挥着重要作用。     

松墨天牛OBP基因MaltOBP2和MaltOBP6的克隆、序列分析及组织表达谱和原核表达研究

【目的】本研究旨在探索松墨天牛Monochamus alternatus Hope在嗅觉识别寄主植物过程中扮演重要角色的气味结合蛋白(odorant binding proteins,OBPs)的结构及功能。【方法】利用生物信息学方法对得到的Malt OBP2和Malt OBP6基因序列和蛋白结构进行分析,并通过实时荧光定量PCR分析Malt OBP2和Malt OBP6在松墨天牛雄虫不同组织和时空中的表达差异,利用p ET32a(+)原核表达载体对Malt OBP2和Malt OBP6进行了诱导蛋白表达。【结果】本研究得到两个松墨天牛气味结合蛋白基因——Malt OBP2(Gen Bank登录号:KP120891)和Malt OBP6(Gen Bank登录号:KP120892),ORF长度分别为402 bp和408 bp,翻译的氨基酸序列均含有4个保守的半胱氨酸位点,表明得到的两个OBP基因的编码蛋白均属于Minus-C OBP亚家族;推导的两个OBP蛋白均有6个α螺旋区域,且α螺旋区域在两个蛋白的位置非常相似,但是两个OBP蛋白推测的配体结合位点和位点极性却完全不同。组织表达模式表明,Malt OBP2和Malt OBP6在成虫头部、触角、下颚(唇)须、腹部末端和足中均有表达,表达程度不一,但都在头部显著表达,触角中的表达量相比其他组织中较低或只是持平。发育表达结果表明,Malt OBP2在蛹触角中的表达量最高,而Malt OBP6在幼虫头部的表达量最高。本研究成功构建了原核表达载体p ET32aMalt OBP2和p ET32a-Malt OBP6,并进行了OBP蛋白诱导表达,低温(16℃和20℃)条件利于蛋白表达在上清液中,延长诱导表达时间(12 h)可以增加蛋白的表达量。【结论】本研究从松墨天牛体内得到了Minus-C OBP蛋白亚家族的两个基因Malt OBP2和Malt OBP6,通过配体结合位点推测它们具有不同的生理功能;通过组织表达谱结果推测这两个OBP基因在松墨天牛中的功能不仅仅局限于嗅觉识别,或还有味觉感受、化学感受等其他生理功能。本研究结果为两个OBP蛋白的结构和功能研究奠定了基础,为探索松墨天牛的化学感受机制提供了条件。     

异色瓢虫气味结合蛋白基因HaxyOBP1和HaxyOBP6的克隆及表达谱分析

【目的】本研究旨在探索异色瓢虫Harmonia axyridis气味结合蛋白的结构和分布,更好地了解气味结合蛋白在异色瓢虫嗅觉系统中的作用。【方法】利用生物信息学方法克隆异色瓢虫2个气味结合蛋白基因序列并对其蛋白结构进行分析;通过实时荧光定量PCR分析克隆获得的这2个基因在异色瓢虫各个发育阶段和成虫不同组织中的表达水平。【结果】本研究成功克隆得到异色瓢虫两个气味结合蛋白基因HaxyOBP1和HaxyOBP6(GenBank登录号分别为MG757923和MG757927)。HaxyOBP1开放阅读框全长447 bp,编码148个氨基酸,具有6个保守的半胱氨酸,表明HaxyOBP1属于Classic OBPs。HaxyOBP1在异色瓢虫各发育阶段均有表达,在雄性成虫中表达量最高;组织表达谱分析表明HaxyOBP1在雄虫头部表达量最高。HaxyOBP6开放阅读框全长414 bp,编码137个氨基酸,具有4个保守的半胱氨酸,表明HaxyOBP6属于Minus-C OBPs。HaxyOBP6在成虫期的表达量明显高于幼虫阶段,并且在雄成虫中的表达量显著高于雌成虫;组织表达谱分析表明HaxyOBP6在雄成虫头部和雌成虫翅中表达量最高。【结论】本研究克隆得到异色瓢虫两个气味结合蛋白基因,表达谱分析表明HaxyOBP1和HaxyOBP6分别在异色瓢虫成虫头和翅中具有较高的表达水平,说明气味结合蛋白基因可能在异色瓢虫非嗅觉组织中同样具有重要作用。本研究结果为深入研究异色瓢虫气味结合蛋白结构和功能奠定了基础。     

Binding specificity of OBPs in the yellow peach moth Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenée)

Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are translators of the external chemical signals, which are critical for maintaining insect life. However, few OBPs were reported in the yellow peach moth (YPM), Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenée). In the current study, five OBPs (CpunOBP1, CpunOBP2, CpunOBP7, CpunPBP2 and CpunPBP4) were expressed and purified from the antennae of the YPM. The results showed that the proteins encoded by five CpunOBPs had six conserved cysteine residues, which were typical structural features of classic OBPs. Moreover, the fluorescence competitive binding assays indicated that the binding affinity of five CpunOBPs to the selected YPM female sex pheromones, host plant volatiles and Penicillium-inoculated apple volatiles was obviously different. The binding affinities of CpunOBP1 and CpunOBP2 with β-ionone were the strongest. CpunOBP7 could bind with 12 host plant volatiles but was unable to interact with any one of the three tested female sex pheromones. CpunPBP2 and CpunPBP4 exhibited the highest binding affinity to female sex pheromone trans-10-hexadecenal among 30 tested compounds. In conclusion, these results suggest the functional differentiation of the CpunOBPs in recognizing sex pheromones, host plant volatiles and fungus-infected host plant volatiles, which will provide new insights into selecting target proteins for YPM biocontrol.     

β‐Ionone as putative semiochemical suggested by ligand binding on an odorant‐binding protein of Hylamorpha elegans and electroantennographic recordings

Currently, odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are considered the first filter for olfactory information for insects and constitute an interesting target for pest control. Thus, an OBP (HeleOBP) from the scarab beetle Hylamorpha elegans (Burmeister) was identified, and ligand‐binding assays based on fluorescence and in silico approaches were performed, followed by a simulated binding assay. Fluorescence binding assays showed slight binding for most of the ligands tested, including host‐plant volatiles. A high binding affinity was obtained for β‐ionone, a scarab beetle‐related compound. However, the binding of its analogue α‐ionone was weaker, although it is still considered good. On the other hand, through a three‐dimensional model of HeleOBP constructed by homology, molecular docking was carried out with 29 related ligands to the beetle. Results expressed as free binding energy and fit quality (FQ) indicated strong interactions of sesquiterpenes and terpenoids (α‐ and β‐ionone) with HeleOBP as well as some aromatic compounds. Residues such as His102, Tyr105 and Tyr113 seemed to participate in the interactions previously mentioned. Both in silico scores supported the experimental affinity for the strongest ligands. Therefore, the activity of α‐ionone, β‐ionone and 2‐phenyl acetaldehyde at antennal level was studied using electroantenography (EAG). Results showed that the three ligands are electrophysiologically active. However, an aliquot of β‐ionone (represented by 3.0 ng) elicited stronger EAG responses in antennae of males than of females. Finally, the role of these ligands as potential semiochemicals for H. elegans is discussed.     

Molecular and functional characterization of three odorant binding proteins from the oriental fruit moth Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricide)

Odorant binding proteins (OBPs) act in recognizing odor molecules and their most well‐studied functions are transporting odors across the sensillum lymph to olfactory receptor neurons within the insect antennal sensillum. The adults of Grapholita molesta highly depend on olfactory cues in locating host plants and selecting oviposition sites, in which OBPs play an important role in perceiving and recognizing host plant volatiles. Exploring the physiological function of OBPs could facilitate our understanding of their importance in insects’ chemical communication. In this study, three OBP genes were cloned and named GmolOBP4, GmolOBP5, and GmolOBP10. Quantitative real‐time PCR results indicated that GmolOBP4 and GmolOBP10 were predominantly expressed in adult antennae and GmolOBP5 was expressed in multiple tissues, including head, legs, and wings in addition to antennae. The binding affinities of the three recombinant GmolOBPs (rGmolOBPs) with four sex pheromone components and twenty‐nine host plant volatiles were measured using 1‐N‐Phenyl‐naphthylamine as a fluorescence probe. The three rGmolOBPs exhibited specific binding properties to potential ligands, GmolOBP4 and GmolOBP10 bound to minor sex pheromone components, such as (Z)‐8‐dodecenyl alcohol and dodecanol, respectively. rGmolOBP4 showed intermediate binding ability with hexanal, benzyl alcohol, and pear ester, rGmolOBP5 had a weak affinity for benzaldehyde, pear ester and, methyl jasmonate, and rGmolOBP10 showed strong binding capacity toward hexanol, decanol, and α‐ocimene. We speculate that the GmolOBP4 and GmolOBP10 have dual functions in perception and recognition of host plant volatiles and sex pheromone components, while GmolOBP5 may serve other function(s).     

绿豆象气味结合蛋白基因的克隆及表达分析

[目的]对绿豆象Callosobruchus chinensis气味结合蛋白(odorant binding proteins,OBPs)基因进行克隆、鉴定和组织表达分析,为研究OBPs在绿豆象嗅觉感受过程中的功能奠定基础.[方法]基于绿豆象触角转录组数据,通过RT-PCR克隆绿豆象6个OBP基因并进行生物信息学分析;...     

Molecular and functional characterization of three odorant‐binding proteins from the wheat blossom midge,Sitodiplosis mosellana

Sitodiplosis mosellana, a periodic but devastating wheat pest, relies on wheat spike volatiles as a cue in selecting hosts for oviposition. Insect odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are thought to play essential roles in filtering, binding and transporting hydrophobic odorant molecules to specific receptors. To date, the molecular mechanisms underlying S. mosellana olfaction are poorly understood. Here, three S. mosellana antenna‐specific OBP genes, SmosOBP11, 16 and 21, were cloned and bacterially expressed. Binding properties of the recombinant proteins to 28 volatiles emitted from wheat spikes were investigated using fluorescence competitive binding assays. Sequence analysis suggested that these SmosOBPs belong to the Classic OBP subfamily. Ligand‐binding analysis showed that all three SmosOBPs preferentially bound alcohol, ester and ketone compounds, and SmosOBP11 and 16 also selectively bound terpenoid compounds. In particular, the three SmosOBPs had high binding affinities (K_i < 20 μmol/L) to 3‐hexanol and cis‐3‐hexenylacetate that elicited strong electroantennogram (EAG) response from female antennae. In addition, SmosOBP11 displayed significantly higher binding (K_i < 8 μmol/L) than SmosOBP16 and 21 to 1‐octen‐3‐ol, D‐panthenol, α‐pinene and heptyl acetate which elicited significant EAG response, suggesting that SmosOBP11 plays a major role in recognition and transportation of these volatiles. These findings have provided important insight into the molecular mechanism by which S. mosellana specifically recognizes plant volatiles for host selection, and have facilitated identification of effective volatile attractants that are potentially useful for pest monitoring and trapping.     

桃蛀螟气味结合蛋白CpunOBP3和CpunOBP4的基因克隆、原核表达及配体结合特性分析

[目的]本研究旨在明确气味结合蛋白(odorant binding proteins,OBPs)在桃蛀螟Conogethes punctiferalis化学感受过程中的生理功能,为以OBPs蛋白为防治靶标的桃蛀螟绿色防控提供理论依据.[方法]基于前期桃蛀螟触角转录组测序数据,利用PCR技术从桃蛀螟触角中获得桃蛀螟气味结...     

Expression pattern and ligand‐binding properties of odorant‐binding protein 13 from Monochamus alternatus hope

Odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are believed to play an important role in olfactory recognition. In this study, expression pattern and fluorescence binding characteristics of MaltOBP13 from the Japanese pine sawyer beetle, Monochamus alternatus Hope, were investigated via qPCR analysis of MaltOBP13 mRNA level and binding assay of MaltOBP13 and ligands. qPCR monitoring indicated MaltOBP13 mainly expressed in newly emerged males, particularly highly expressed in the last abdominal segment of males, and the expression level was significantly higher in 13‐day‐old mated adults than those of other stages. To further understand the function of the MaltOBP13 protein in odorant reception, the binding affinity of recombinant MaltOBP13 to ligands was tested by fluorescence binding assays with N‐phenyl‐1‐naphthylamine as a fluorescent probe. The results of this assay indicated that MaltOBP13 exhibited a high binding affinity for pine volatiles and binding capacity was higher in acidic conditions than in neutral environment, indicating a possible role in finding host plants.