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Structure, function and applications of carboxylesterases from insects for insecticide resistance.
Protein and peptide letters - 1 Jan 2009
Yan Shuaiguo, Cui Feng, Qiao Chuanling
Abstract excerpt
Carboxylesterases (EC 3.1.1.1) distribute broadly in insects, and play an important role in the metabolism with various functions. This paper reviews the insect carboxylesterases including the definitions and reaction mechanism, classification, structural context, functions especially on insecticide resistance, and its application.
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