A look inside odorant-binding proteins in insect chemoreception. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brito, Nathália F.; Moreira, Monica F.; Melo, Ana C.A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of insect physiology. Volume 95(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 65
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: OBP odorant-binding protein -- OR odorant-receptor -- PBP pheromone-binding protein -- PR pheromone receptor -- GOBP general odorant-binding protein -- SNMP sensory neuron membrane protein -- IR ionotropic receptor -- CSP chemosensory protein -- ODE odorant-degrading enzyme -- GPCR G protein-coupled receptor -- ORCo odorant receptor co-receptor -- cVA cis-vaccenyl acetate -- DEET diethyltoluamide -- AMA 1-aminoanthracene -- 1-NPN N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine -- ANS 1-anilino-8-naphthalenesulfonic acid; Odorant-binding protein -- Insect -- Review -- Olfactory system -- Chemical communication; Insects -- Physiology -- Periodicals; Insectes -- Physiologie -- Périodiques; Insects -- Physiology; Periodicals; 571.157
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2016.09.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1910

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Abstract: Detection of chemical signals from the environment through olfaction is an indispensable mechanism for maintaining an insect's life, evoking critical behavioral responses. Among several proteins involved in the olfactory perception process, the odorant binding protein (OBP) has been shown to be essential for a normally functioning olfactory system. This paper discusses the role of OBPs in insect chemoreception. Here, structural aspects, mechanisms of action and binding affinity of such proteins are reviewed, as well as their promising application as molecular targets for the development of new strategies for insect population management and other technological purposes.