Nukleoninlike
Nukleoninlike is a term that refers to a class of proteins isolated from insect hemolymph. The term is derived from the words nucleon, referring to the basic unit of the nucleus of an atom, and nin-like, suggesting a structural resemblance to the well-studied protein ninjinin. These proteins were first identified in the 1990s in the hemolymph of various insect species, including Lepidoptera and Hemiptera.
The nukleoninlike proteins have been characterized as cysteine-rich, highly cationic peptides, typically ranging in size from
Studies have shown that nukleoninlike proteins are involved in the immune response of insects, helping to defend
Research into nukleoninlike proteins has provided insights into the evolution of immune systems in insects, with