Beschreibung
The need to continually discover new agents for the control or treatment of invertebrate pests and pathogens is undeniable. Agriculture, both animal and plant, succeeds only to the extent that arthropod and helminth consumers, vectors and pathogens can be kept at bay. Humans and their companion animals are also plagued by invertebrate parasites. The deployment of chemical agents for these purposes inevitably elicits the selection of resistant populations of the targets of control, necessitating a regular introduction of new kinds of molecules. Experience in other areas of chemotherapy has shown that a thorough understanding of the biology of disease is an essential platform upon which to build a discovery program. Unfortunately, investment of research resources into understanding the basic physiology of invertebrates as a strategy to illuminate new molecular targets for pesticide and parasiticide discovery has been scarce, and the pace of introduction of new molecules for these indications has been slowed as a result. An exciting and so far unexploited area to explore in this regard is invertebrate neuropeptide physiology. This book was assembled to focus attention on this promising field by compiling a comprehensive review of recent research on neuropeptides in arthropods and helminths, with contributions from many of the leading laboratories working on these systems.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Receptora¿`Based Discovery Strategies for Insecticides and Parasiticides: A Review Debra Woods, Cheryl Butler, Tracey Williams and Karen Greenwood Abstract Introduction Mechanistic Receptora¿`Based Screens Selection of Compounds for Screeninga¿¿Hita¿`toa¿`Lead¿: Converting a Mechanistic Screen Active into a Lead Molecule Leada¿`toa¿`Candidate: Identification of Molecules for Progressionto Market Conclusion and Discussion 2. Nonpeptide Ligands for Peptidergic G Proteina¿`Coupled Receptors Timothy G. Geary Abstract Introduction Druggable Targets in Neuropeptidergic Signaling Neuropeptidea¿`Targeted Drugs: Basic Features Historical Perspectives Screening for Novel Nonpeptide Ligands Discovery of Novel Nonpeptide Ligands through Screening Design Current Status Applications in Invertebrate Systems: General Considerations Conclusion 3. Interaction of Mimetic Analogs of Insect Kinin Neuropeptides with Arthropod Receptors Ronald J. Nachman and Patricia V. Pietrantonio Abstract Introduction Functional Analysis of Arthropod Receptors Selective for Insect Kinins Chemical, Conformational and Stereochemical Aspects of Receptor Interaction Interaction of Biostable Insect Kinin Analogs with Receptors and Activity in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioassays Ca¿`Terminal Aldehyde Analogs of Insect Kinins Nonpeptide Mimetic Agonists/Antagonists of Expressed Insect Kinin Receptors Prospects for Enhanced Topical and/or Oral Bioavailability Conclusion 4. Neuropeptides in Helminths: Ocurrence and Distribution Nikki J. Marks and Aaron G. Maule Abstract Introduction Nematode Neuropeptides Platyhelminth Neuropeptides Targets for Parasite Control Conclusion Note Added in Proof 5. Neuropeptide Physiology in Helminths Angela Mousley, Ekaterina Novozhilova, Michael J. Kimber and Tim A. Day Abstract Introduction Neuropeptide Function in Nematodes Neuropeptide Function in Platyhelminths Conclusion 6. Neuropeptide Gene Fa milies in Caenorhabditis elegans Chris Li and Kyuhyung Kim Abstract Identification of Neuropeptide Genes in C. elegans Expression of Neuropeptide Genes Cleavage and Processing of Neuropeptides Biochemical Isolation of Neuropeptides Neuropeptide Function Behaviors Affected by Multiple Classes of Neuropeptides Neuropeptide Receptors Pharmacology of FLP Neuropeptides Conclusion 7. Control of Nematode Parasites with Agents Acting on Neuroa¿`Musculature Systems: Lessons for Neuropeptide Ligand Discovery Richard J. Martin and Alan P. Robertson Abstract The Existing Antia¿`Nematodal Drugs with Effects on Neuromuscular Systems Resistance Is Predicted Broad Spectrum or Narrow Spectrum Potential Problems Associated with Neuropeptide Receptors as Target Sites for Anthelmintics Higha¿`Throughput Screens for Neuropeptide Ligands Toxicity and Safety Conclusion 8. Neuropeptide signaling in insects Miriam Altstein and Dick R. Nässel Abstract Introduction Neuropeptides: Their biosynthesis, processing and expression Neuropeptides families, GPCRs and peptide functions Insect neuropeptides as potential targets for pest management Conclusion Addendum 9. Neuropeptide Physiology in Insects William G. Bendena Abstract Introduction Neuropeptide Biosynthesis and Action Potential Physiological Targets for Pest Control Future Developments Conclusion 10. Neuropeptide Biology in Drosophila Elke Clynen, Ank Reumer, Geert Baggerman, Inge Mertens and Liliane Schoofs Abstract Introduction: Drosophila as a Model to Study Neuropeptide Signaling Bioinformatics Neuropeptidomics Deorphanization of Drosophila Neuropeptide GPCRs Functional Role of Neuropeptides: Localization, Reverse Genetics and Bioassays Other Neuronal Molecules as Potential Targets for Insecticides Conclusion 11. Neuro ...
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Inhaltsangabe1. Receptor?Based Discovery Strategies for Insecticides and Parasiticides: A Review Debra Woods, Cheryl Butler, Tracey Williams and Karen Greenwood Abstract Introduction Mechanistic Receptor?Based Screens Selection of Compounds for Screening'Hit?to?Lead': Converting a Mechanistic Screen Active into a Lead Molecule Lead?to?Candidate: Identification of Molecules for Progressionto Market Conclusion and Discussion 2. Nonpeptide Ligands for Peptidergic G Protein?Coupled Receptors Timothy G. Geary Abstract Introduction Druggable Targets in Neuropeptidergic Signaling Neuropeptide?Targeted Drugs: Basic Features Historical Perspectives Screening for Novel Nonpeptide Ligands Discovery of Novel Nonpeptide Ligands through Screening Design Current Status Applications in Invertebrate Systems: General Considerations Conclusion 3. Interaction of Mimetic Analogs of Insect Kinin Neuropeptides with Arthropod Receptors Ronald J. Nachman and Patricia V. Pietrantonio Abstract Introduction Functional Analysis of Arthropod Receptors Selective for Insect Kinins Chemical, Conformational and Stereochemical Aspects of Receptor Interaction Interaction of Biostable Insect Kinin Analogs with Receptors and Activity in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioassays C?Terminal Aldehyde Analogs of Insect Kinins Nonpeptide Mimetic Agonists/Antagonists of Expressed Insect Kinin Receptors Prospects for Enhanced Topical and/or Oral Bioavailability Conclusion 4. Neuropeptides in Helminths: Ocurrence and Distribution Nikki J. Marks and Aaron G. Maule Abstract Introduction Nematode Neuropeptides Platyhelminth Neuropeptides Targets for Parasite Control Conclusion Note Added in Proof 5. Neuropeptide Physiology in Helminths Angela Mousley, Ekaterina Novozhilova, Michael J. Kimber and Tim A. Day Abstract Introduction Neuropeptide Function in Nematodes Neuropeptide Function in Platyhelminths Conclusion 6. Neuropeptide Gene Fa milies in Caenorhabditis elegans Chris Li and KyuhyungKim Abstract Identification of Neuropeptide Genes in C. elegans Expression of Neuropeptide Genes Cleavage and Processing of Neuropeptides Biochemical Isolation of Neuropeptides Neuropeptide Function Behaviors Affected by Multiple Classes of Neuropeptides Neuropeptide Receptors Pharmacology of FLP Neuropeptides Conclusion 7. Control of Nematode Parasites with Agents Acting on Neuro?Musculature Systems: Lessons for Neuropeptide Ligand Discovery Richard J. Martin and Alan P. Robertson Abstract The Existing Anti?Nematodal Drugs with Effects on Neuromuscular Systems Resistance Is Predicted Broad Spectrum or Narrow Spectrum Potential Problems Associated with Neuropeptide Receptors as Target Sites for Anthelmintics High?Throughput Screens for Neuropeptide Ligands Toxicity and Safety Conclusion 8. Neuropeptide signaling in insects Miriam Altstein and Dick R. Nässel Abstract Introduction Neuropeptides: Their biosynthesis, processing and expression Neuropeptides families, GPCRs and peptide functions Insect neuropeptides as potential targets for pest management Conclusion Addendum 9. Neuropeptide Physiology in Insects William G. Bendena Abstract Introduction Neuropeptide Biosynthesis and Action Potential Physiological Targets for Pest Control Future Developments Conclusion 10. Neuropeptide Biology in Drosophila Elke Clynen, Ank Reumer, Geert Baggerman, Inge Mertens and Liliane Schoofs Abstract Introduction: Drosophila as a Model to Study Neuropeptide Signaling Bioinformatics Neuropeptidomics Deorphanization of Drosophila Neuropeptide GPCRs Functional Role of Neuropeptides: Localization, Reverse Genetics and Bioassays Other Neuronal Molecules as Potential Targets for Insecticides Conclusion 11. Neuropeptide Receptors as Possible Targets for Development of Insect Pest Control Agents Matthias B. Van Hiel, Tom Van Loy, Jeroen Poels, Hans Peter Vandersmissen,Heleen Verlinden, Liesbeth Badisco and Jozef Vanden Broeck Abstract Introd
