Inhibition of host phenoloxidase activity by parasitoid hymenoptera

D. B. Stoltz, D. I. Cook

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Abstract

Partial or complete inhibition of hemolymph phenoloxidase activity occurred in host species attacked by some parasitoid wasps. In one system, inhibition of enzyme activity could be achieved by injection of a virus purified from parasitoid ovaries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1022-1024
Number of pages3
JournalExperientia
Volume39
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1983

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology

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