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Literature for peptidase S01.112: cocoonase

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    2026
  1. Paulo,D.G.S., Schneider,J.R., Merino-Cabrera,Y., Wurlitzer,W.B., de Andrade,R.J., Santos,I.L.B., Rodrigues,M.C.N.G., de Almeida Barros,R., da Silva Junior,N.R., Lima,M.G., Vilela,C.C., Ferla,N.J., de Oliveira,H.J.R. and de Almeida Oliveira,M.G.
    Peptides Derived From Reactive Center Loops Inhibit Digestive Trypsin-Like Enzymes in Lepidopteran Pests
    Arch Insect Biochem Physiol (2026) 121, e70123-e70123. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  PMC  EPMC
    2. 2024
  2. Rani,A., Pandey,D.M. and Pandey,J.P.
    Biomolecular characterization of Antheraea mylitta cocoonase: A secreted protease
    Anal Biochem (2024) 686, 115408-115408. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    3. 2022
  3. Sakata,N., Ogata,A., Takegawa,M., Tajima,N., Nishimura,M., Hagiwara,T., Miyazawa,M., Shimamoto,S. and Hidaka,Y.
    The propeptide sequence assists the correct folding required for the enzymatic activity of cocoonase
    Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2022) 624, 35-39. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  4. Wang,H., Xu,L., Dou,Y. and Wang,J.
    Bombyx batryticatus Cocoonase Inhibitor Separation, Purification, and Inhibitory Effect on the Proliferation of SMCC-7721 HeLa-Derived Cells
    Evid Based Complement Alternat Med (2022) 2022, 4064829-4064829. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  PMC  EPMC
    5. 2021
  5. Phoeurk,C., Mushtaq,A.U., Rogne,P. and Wolf-Watz,M.
    Milligram scale expression, refolding, and purification of Bombyx mori cocoonase using a recombinant E. coli system
    Protein Expr Purif (2021) 186, 105919-105919. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    6. 2020
  6. de Almeida Barros,R., Merino-Cabrera,Y., Vital,C.E., da Silva Junior,N.R., de Oliveira,C.N., Lessa Barbosa,S., Marques Goncalves Assis,J.V., Ramos,H.J. and de Almeida Oliveira,M.G.
    Small peptides inhibit gut trypsin-like proteases and impair Anticarsia gemmatalis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) survival and development
    Pest Manag Sci (2020) PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  I
    7. 2018
  7. Borovsky,D., Hancock,R.G., Rouge,P., Powell,C.A. and Shatters RG Jr
    Juvenile hormone affects the splicing of Culex quinquefasciatus early trypsin messenger RNA
    Arch Insect Biochem Physiol (2018) , e21506-e21506. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  8. Smith,G., Kelly,J.E., Macias-Munoz,A., Butts,C.T., Martin,R.W. and Briscoe,A.D.
    Evolutionary and structural analyses uncover a role for solvent interactions in the diversification of cocoonases in butterflies
    Proc Biol Sci (2018) 285 PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    9. 2016
  9. Gao,G., Xu,X.X., Yu,J., Li,L.M., Ju,W.Y., Jin,F.L. and Freed,S.
    Identification and molecular characterization of two serine proteases and their potential involvement in prophenoloxidase activation in Plutella xylostella
    Arch Insect Biochem Physiol (2016) 93, 25-39. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  10. Zhou,X., Fan,D. and Zhao,K.
    Characterization of trypsin-like and chymotrypsin-like serine proteases from midgut of Mythimna separata Walker
    Arch Insect Biochem Physiol (2016) 92, 173-191. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    11. 2015
  11. Unajak,S., Aroonluke,S. and Promboon,A.
    An active recombinant cocoonase from the silkworm Bombyx mori: bleaching, degumming and sericin degrading activities
    J Sci Food Agric (2015) 95, 1179-1189. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  E
    12. 2014
  12. Fukumori,H., Teshiba,S., Shigeoka,Y., Yamamoto,K., Banno,Y. and Aso,Y.
    Purification and characterization of cocoonase from the silkworm Bombyx mori
    Biosci Biotechnol Biochem (2014) 78, 202-211. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  P
  13. Geng,P., Lin,L., Li,Y., Fan,Q., Wang,N., Song,L. and Li,W.
    A novel fibrin(ogen)olytic trypsin-like protease from Chinese oak silkworm (Antheraea pernyi): Purification and characterization
    Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2014) 445, 64-70. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    14. 2013
  14. Chikate,Y.R., Tamhane,V.A., Joshi,R.S., Gupta,V.S. and Giri,A.P.
    Differential protease activity augments polyphagy in Helicoverpa armigera
    Insect Mol Biol (2013) 22, 258-272. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  15. Jayachandran,B., Hussain,M. and Asgari,S.
    An insect trypsin-like serine protease as a target of microRNA: Utilization of microRNA mimics and inhibitors by oral feeding
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (2013) 43, 398-406. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    16. 2012
  16. Rodbumrer,P., Arthan,D., Uyen,U., Yuvaniyama,J., Svasti,J. and Wongsaengchantra,P.Y.
    Functional expression of a Bombyx mori cocoonase: potential application for silk degumming
    Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) (2012) 44, 974-983. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  E
  17. Yang,L., Tang,Z., Liu,W., Xiao,J., Hu,S., Yang,L., Liu,W., Deng,H. and Feng,Q.
    Evolutional and functional analysis of a serine protease in Spodoptera litura
    Arch Insect Biochem Physiol (2012) 81, 121-135. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    18. 2010
  18. Brackney,D.E., Isoe,J., Black,W.C.4., Zamora,J., Foy,B.D., Miesfeld,R.L. and Olson,K.E.
    Expression profiling and comparative analyses of seven midgut serine proteases from the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti
    J Insect Physiol (2010) 56, 736-744. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  19. Rodriguez-Cabrera,L., Trujillo-Bacallao,D., Borras-Hidalgo,O., Wright,D.J. and Ayra-Pardo,C.
    RNAi-mediated knockdown of a Spodoptera frugiperda trypsin-like serine-protease gene reduces susceptibility to a Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ca1 protoxin
    Environ Microbiol (2010) 12, 2894-2903. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  K
    20. 2009
  20. Isoe,J., Rascon,A.A., Jr., Kunz,S. and Miesfeld,R.L.
    Molecular genetic analysis of midgut serine proteases in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (2009) 39, 903-912. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    21. 2008
  21. Brackney,D.E., Foy,B.D. and Olson,K.E.
    The effects of midgut serine proteases on dengue virus type 2 infectivity of Aedes aegypti
    Am J Trop Med Hyg (2008) 79, 267-274. PubMed  Europe PubMed  PMC  EPMC
  22. Muhlia-Almazan,A., Sanchez-Paz,A. and Garcia-Carreno,F.L.
    Invertebrate trypsins: a review
    J Comp Physiol B (2008) 178, 655-672. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI  V
    23. 2006
  23. Lu,S.J., Pennington,J.E., Stonehouse,A.R., Mobula,M.M. and Wells,M.A.
    Reevaluation of the role of early trypsin activity in the transcriptional activation of the late trypsin gene in the mosquito Aedes aegypti
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (2006) 36, 336-343. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    24. 2005
  24. Gorrochotegui-Escalante,N., Lozano-Fuentes,S., Bennett,K.E., Molina-Cruz,A., Beaty,B.J. and Blackiv,W.C.
    Association mapping of segregating sites in the early trypsin gene and susceptibility to dengue-2 virus in the mosquito Aedes aegypti
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (2005) 35, 771-788. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    25. 2001
  25. Noriega,F.G., Edgar,K.A., Goodman,W.G., Shah,D.K. and Wells,M.A.
    Neuroendocrine factors affecting the steady-state levels of early trypsin mRNA in Aedes aegypti
    J Insect Physiol (2001) 47, 515-522. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    26. 2000
  26. Lam,W., Coast,G.M. and Rayne,R.C.
    Characterisation of multiple trypsins from the midgut of Locusta migratoria
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (2000) 30, 85-94. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    27. 1999
  27. Noriega,F.G. and Wells,M.A.
    A molecular view of trypsin synthesis in the midgut of Aedes aegypti
    J Insect Physiol (1999) 45, 613-620. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  28. Novillo,C., Castanera,P. and Ortego,F.
    Isolation and characterization of two digestive trypsin-like proteinases from larvae of the stalk corn borer, Sesamia nonagrioides
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1999) 29, 177-184. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  29. Yan,X.H., De Bondt,H.L., Powell,C.C., Bullock,R.C. and Borovsky,D.
    Sequencing and characterization of the citrus weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, trypsin cDNA. Effect of Aedes trypsin modulating oostatic factor on trypsin biosynthesis
    Eur J Biochem (1999) 262, 627-636. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    30. 1998
  30. Baptista,A.M., Jonson,P.H., Hough,E. and Petersen,S.B.
    The origin of trypsin: Evidence for multiple gene duplications in trypsins
    J Mol Evol (1998) 47, 353-362. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    31. 1997
  31. Broadway,R.M.
    Dietary regulation of serine proteinases that are resistant to serine proteinase inhibitors
    J Insect Physiol (1997) 43, 855-874. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  32. Heath,R.L., McDonald,G., Christeller,J.T., Lee,M., Bateman,K., West,J., Van Heeswijck,R. and Anderson,M.A.
    Proteinase inhibitors from Nicotiana alata enhance plant resistance to insect pests
    J Insect Physiol (1997) 43, 833-842. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  33. Noriega,F.G., Shah,D.K. and Wells,M.A.
    Juvenile hormone controls early trypsin gene transcription in the midgut of Aedes aegypti
    Insect Mol Biol (1997) 6, 63-66. PubMed  Europe PubMed
    34. 1996
  34. Bernardi,R., Tedeschi,G., Ronchi,S. and Palmieri,S.
    Isolation and some molecular properties of a trypsin-like enzyme from larvae of European corn borer Ostrinia nubilalis Hubner (Lepidoptera:Pyralidae)
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1996) 26, 883-889. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  35. Jongsma,M.A., Peters,J., Stiekema,W.J. and Bosch,D.
    Characterization and partial purification of gut proteinases of Spodoptera exigua Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1996) 26, 185-193.
  36. Jordao,B.P., Terra,W.R., Ribeiro,A.F., Lehane,M.J. and Ferreira,C.
    Trypsin secretion in Musca domestica larval midguts: A biochemical and immunocytochemical study
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1996) 26, 337-346.
  37. Noriega,F.G., Pennington,J.E., Barillas-Mury,C., Wang,X.Y. and Wells,M.A.
    Aedes aegypti midgut early trypsin is post-transcriptionally regulated by blood feeding
    Insect Mol Biol (1996) 5, 25-29. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  38. Noriega,F.G., Wang,X.Y., Pennington,J.E., Barillas-Mury,C.V. and Wells,M.A.
    Early trypsin, a female-specific midgut protease in Aedes aegypti: isolation, aminoterminal sequence determination, and cloning and sequencing of the gene
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1996) 26, 119-126. PubMed  Europe PubMed
    39. 1995
  39. Barillas-Mury,C.V., Noriega,F.G. and Wells,M.A.
    Early trypsin activity is part of the signal transduction system that activates transcription of the late trypsin gene in the midgut of the mosquito, Aedes aegypti
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1995) 25, 241-246. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  40. Muller,H.M., Catteruccia,F., Vizioli,J., della Torre,A. and Crisanti,A.
    Constitutive and blood meal-induced trypsin genes in Anopheles gambiae
    Exp Parasitol (1995) 81, 371-385. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  41. Wang,S., Young,F. and Hickey,D.A.
    Genomic organization and expression of a trypsin gene from the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1995) 25, 899-908. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  42. Xiong,B. and Jacobs-Lorena,M.
    The black fly Simulium vittatum trypsin gene: Characterization of the 5'-upstream region and induction by the blood meal
    Exp Parasitol (1995) 81, 363-370. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    43. 1994
  43. Peterson,A.M., Barillas-Mury,C.V. and Wells,M.A.
    Sequence of three cDNAs encoding an alkaline midgut trypsin from Manduca sexta
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol (1994) 24, 463-471. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
    44. 1991
  44. Amarant,T., Burkhart,W., LeVine,H., III, Arocha-Pinango,C.L. and Parikh,I.
    Isolation and complete amino acid sequence of two fibrinolytic proteinases from the toxic Saturnid caterpillar Lonomia achelous
    Biochim Biophys Acta (1991) 1079, 214-221. PubMed  Europe PubMed DOI
  45. Barillas-Mury,C., Graf,R., Hagedorn,H.H. and Wells,M.A.
    cDNA and deduced amino acid sequence of a blood meal-induced trypsin from the mosquito, Aedes aegypti
    Insect Biochem (1991) 21, 825-831.
    46. 1980
  46. Estell,D.A. and Laskowski,M., Jr.
    Dermasterias imbricata trypsin 1: an enzyme which rapidly hydrolyzes the reactive-site peptide bonds of protein trypsin inhibitors
    Biochemistry (1980) 19, 124-131. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  47. [YEAR:8-1-1980]Estell,D.A., Wilson,K.A. and Laskowski,M., Jr.
    Thermodynamics and kinetics of the hydrolysis of the reactive-site peptide bond in pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (Kunitz) by Dermasterias imbricata trypsin 1
    Biochemistry (8-1-1980) 19, 131-137. PubMed  Europe PubMed
    48. 1973
  48. [YEAR:10-5-1973]Felsted,R.L., Kramer,K.J., Law,J.H., Berger,E. and Kafatos,F.C.
    Cocoonase. IV. Mechanism of activation of prococoonase from Antheraea polyphemus
    J Biol Chem (10-5-1973) 248, 3012-3020. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  49. Kramer,K.J., Felsted,R.L. and Law,J.H.
    Cocoonase. V. Structural studies on an insect serine protease
    J Biol Chem (1973) 248, 3021-3028. PubMed  Europe PubMed
    50. 1971
  50. Berger,E., Kafatos,F.C., Felsted,R.L. and Law,J.H.
    Cocoonase. 3. Purification, preliminary characterization, and activation of the zymogen of an insect protease
    J Biol Chem (1971) 246, 4131-4137. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  51. Berger,E. and Kafatos,F.C.
    Quantitative studies of prococoonase synthesis and accumulation during development
    Dev Biol (1971) 25, 377-397. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  52. Berger,E. and Kafatos,F.C.
    Immunochemistry of an insect protease, cocoonase, and its zymogen
    Immunochemistry (1971) 8, 391-403. PubMed  Europe PubMed
  53. Kafatos,F.C. and Kiortsis,V.
    The packaging of a secretory protein. Kinetics of cocoonase zymogen transport into a storage vacuole
    J Cell Biol (1971) 48, 426-431. PubMed  Europe PubMed  PMC  EPMC
    54. 1967
  54. [YEAR:10-4-1967]Kafatos,F.C., Law,J.H. and Tartakoff,A.M.
    Cocoonase. II. Substrate specificity, inhibitors, and classification of the enzyme
    J Biol Chem (10-4-1967) 242, 1488-1494. PubMed  Europe PubMed  I

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