Identification of neuropeptides and receptors in codling moth and SWD
Author: Stephen F. Garczynski, Amit Dhingra
Published: 2012
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1) Extract messenger RNA (mRNA) from heads of codling moth larvae, pupae and adults. Convert RNA transcripts to complementary DNA (cDNA). 2) Determine sequences of cDNAs representing brain mRNA transcripts using 454 sequencing technology. 3) Analyze sequences of assembled brain cDNAs to identify those encoding neuropeptides, peptide hormones, and other potential protein targets for codling moth control. 4) Clone and characterize cDNAs from spotted winged Drosophila that encode neuropeptides and receptors involved in regulation of feeding and reproduction.
