Study of the Interaction of peptides derived from BP100 by Lys/Arg replacements and alkyl chain addition with lipid membrane models.

FURUYA, M. L.; CARRETERO, G. P. B.; BEMQUERER, M. P.; KIYOTA, S.; RODRIGUES, M. A.; GAZIRI, T. J. de N.; ZULUAGA, N. L. B.; MATSUBARA, D. K.; WANDERMUREN, M. N.; RISKE, K. A.; SCHREIER, S.; CHAIMOVICH, H.; CUCCOVIA, I. M.

Study of the Interaction of peptides derived from BP100 by Lys/Arg replacements and alkyl chain addition with lipid membrane models.

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The spittlebugs Mahanarva spectabilis economically challenges cattle production, reducing pasture productivity. Survivor of the nymph depend of the production of a foam, acting as an environmental protectant. This study analyzed the proteomic profiles of foam secreted by nymphs of M. spectabilis infesting four grass genotypes (Pennisetum purpureum PlO-resistant; ROXO-susceptible; Brachiaria brizantha BRI-resistant; B. decumbens DEC-susceptible). The foam protein was studied to unravel its role in plant-insect interactions.