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Exploring chitin: novel pathways and structures as promising targets for biopesticides

  • Malkiet Kaur , Manju Nagpal EMAIL logo , Gitika Arora Dhingra and Ankit Rathee
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Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C
From the journal Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C Volume 79 Issue 5-6

Abstract

Chitin, the most prevalent polymer in nature, a significant structural polysaccharide that comes in second only to cellulose. Chitin is a crucial component of fungal cell walls and also present in many other creatures, such as viruses, plants, animals, insect exoskeletons, and crustacean shells. Chitin presents itself as a promising target for the development of biopesticides. It focuses on unraveling the unique structures and biochemical pathways associated with chitin, aiming to identify vulnerabilities that can be strategically leveraged for effective and environmentally sustainable pest control. It involves a comprehensive analysis of chitinase enzymes, chitin biosynthesis, and chitin-related processes across diverse organisms. By elucidating the molecular intricacies involved in chitin metabolism, this review seeks to unveil potential points of intervention that can disrupt essential biological processes in target pests without harming non-target species. This holistic approach to understanding chitin-related pathways aims to inform the design and optimization of biopesticides with enhanced specificity and reduced ecological impact. The outcomes of this study hold great promise for advancing innovative and eco-friendly pest management strategies. By targeting chitin structures and pathways, biopesticides developed based on these findings may offer a sustainable and selective alternative to conventional chemical pesticides, contributing to the ongoing efforts towards more environmentally conscious and effective pest control solutions.

Keywords: biopesticides; chitin; chitosan; chitosanase; pest management; exoskeletons
Corresponding author: Manju Nagpal, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India, E-mail:

Acknowledgments

The authors are thankful to Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University; Dr. Ashok Chitkara, Chancellor, Chitkara University; Dr. Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Director, Chitkara College of Pharmacy for providing necessary facilities and support.

  1. Research ethics: Not applicable.

  2. Informed consent: Not applicable.

  3. Author contributions: Dr. Manju Nagpal for study design and data interpretation, Dr. Gitika Arora Dhingra and Dr. Malkiet for writing the draft and Ankit Rathee contributed in preparing figures.

  4. Competing interests: No conflict of interest.

  5. Research funding: None declared.

  6. Data availability: The author collected the data from different databases including Google scholar, Pubmed, Science direct, J-gate, etc.

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Received: 2024-02-01
Accepted: 2024-05-05
Published Online: 2024-05-20
Published in Print: 2024-05-27

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  2. Editorial
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  4. Review Articles
  5. Chitosan in cancer therapy: a dual role as a therapeutic agent and drug delivery system
  6. Unveiling the potential of chitosan-coated lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery for management of critical illness: a review
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https://doi.org/10.1515/znc-2024-0027
Keywords for this article
biopesticides; chitin; chitosan; chitosanase; pest management; exoskeletons

Articles in the same Issue

  1. Frontmatter
  2. Editorial
  3. Editorial: Chitin structures and pathways as targets for biopesticides and drugs
  4. Review Articles
  5. Chitosan in cancer therapy: a dual role as a therapeutic agent and drug delivery system
  6. Unveiling the potential of chitosan-coated lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery for management of critical illness: a review
  7. Exploring chitin: novel pathways and structures as promising targets for biopesticides
  8. Research Articles
  9. Development of silver-doped copper oxide and chitosan nanocomposites for enhanced antimicrobial activities
  10. Enhancing microbial fuel cell performance through microbial immobilization
  11. Controlled delivery of nikkomycin by PEG coated PLGA nanoparticles inhibits chitin synthase to prevent growth of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus fumigatus
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