Lectin Histochemistry of Agrotis segetum Midgut Cells and Peritrophic Membrane

Shomali-Moghaddam N., GÜL N., Gokalp-Ozkorkmaz E., ÖZLÜK A.

GAZI UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, cilt.31, sa.4, ss.1022-1031, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Dergi Adı: GAZI UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1022-1031
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Agrotis segetum larvae, Biotinylated lectins, Midgut cells, Peritrophic membrane, LEPIDOPTERA, BINDING, LARVAE, NOCTUIDAE, DIPTERA
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Midgut cell and peritrophic membranes of grain pest Agrotis segetum larvae were examined by light microscope. Six biotinylated lectins were used in the assays by applying histochemical methods (Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase). The aim of this study was to find lectins binding on peritrophic membranes if they were available as insecticidal agents. Results of the study indicated that lectins BPA (Bauhinia putpurea) and GS-I (Griffonia simplicifolia) strongly stained whereas, PNA (Pea Nut Agglutinin) and UEA-1 (Ulex europaeus) moderately stained the tissues. However, WGA (Wheat Germ Agglutinin) and Con-A (Canavalia ensiformis) stained the tissues weakly. The common feature of two binding proteins, BPA and GS-I lectin was binding to D- galactose. Our examinations revealed that D-galactose mostly exists in A. segetum larvae midgut cell membranes and peritrophic membrane and this means BPA and GS-I lectins can be used as insecticidal agents against A. segetum.