Protein content of the Hylesia metabus egg nest setae (Cramer [1775]) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) and its association with the parental investment for the reproductive success and lepidopterism
A distinctive feature of H. metabus venom contained in the abdominal setae, is the presence of five S1A proteases.
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Sulfated G0F N-glycans in two of the proteases may promote the inflammatory response typical of lepidopterism in humans.
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Three other proteins present in the setae are vitellogenin, chitinase and 30 KDa lipoprotein.
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Chitinase and 30 kDa proteins are probably involved in the antifungal defense.
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Vitellogenin, a protein with cytolytic capabilities, is probably involved in the defense of progenies.
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