Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Overview
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the study of the biochemical and molecular aspects of insects. It covers a wide range of topics including insect physiology, metabolism, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications, providing valuable insights into the intricate biological processes of insects and their potential applications in various fields such as agriculture, medicine, and pest control.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
Start
1992
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly, <2003->
p-ISSN
0965-1748
e-ISSN
1879-0240
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialties
Biochemistry
Biology
Molecular Biology
Biology
Molecular Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1858
132
SJR / Ranks: 4421
909
CiteScore / Ranks: 2355
7.80
JIF / Ranks: 2461
3.8
Recent Articles
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Pereira J, Rios T, Amorim J, Faria-Reis A, de Almeida E, Neves M, et al.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
:104301.
PMID: 40089120
In insects, vitellogenesis plays a critical role in providing the energy reserves needed for embryonic development as it ensures the accumulation of yolk in the oocytes. Vitellogenin (Vg), the precursor...
2.
Salvesen H, Dearden P
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
180:104300.
PMID: 40081542
The application of genome editing tools in Hymenoptera has transformative potential for functional genetics and understanding their unique biology. Hymenoptera comprise one of the most diverse Orders of animals, and...
3.
Xiao T, Deng M, Huang X, Wang W, Xu X, Zhao X, et al.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
180:104299.
PMID: 40074009
Through long-term coevolution with host plants, insects have evolved sophisticated detoxification systems to counteract plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). However, the precise mechanisms underlying these adaptations remain incompletely characterized. Our previous...
4.
Hou C, Wang Y, Xiong C, Kariyawasam U, Shan T, Kanost M, et al.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
:104297.
PMID: 40058531
Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) detect invading bacteria during insect immune responses, and some can damage bacterial cell walls. We previously produced M. sexta PGRPs 1-5, 12, and 13, and demonstrated...
5.
Smykal V, Tobita H, Dolezel D
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
180:104298.
PMID: 40058530
Circadian clocks are timekeeping mechanisms that help organisms anticipate periodic alterations of day and night. These clocks are widespread, and in the case of animals, they rely on genetically related...
6.
Yin W, You Y, Tembrock L, Zhang M, Li Z, Zheng Y, et al.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Mar;
180:104289.
PMID: 40049557
Neoscona shillongensis (Araneidae), also known as the Shillong orb-weaving spider, is a species that constructs a typically shaped round web, is inactive during the daytime and comes out at dusk...
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Liang Y, Jin Y, Zhou Y, Zhi J, Wang H
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Feb;
180:104288.
PMID: 40020941
Insects mainly rely on sucrase to hydrolyze sucrose into glucose and fructose, supplying carbon and energy for growth and development. Although soluble and membrane-associated sucrases have been identified in several...
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Arya S, Palli S
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Feb;
179:104285.
PMID: 39986546
Changes in chromatin accessibility leading to altered gene expression play critical roles in cellular response to environmental signals. The function of N-alpha-acetyltransferase 40 (NAA40) in modulating chromatin accessibility and transcriptional...
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Zhang X, Zuo Y, Liu R, Wen S, Pei Y, Zhao Q, et al.
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Feb;
179:104277.
PMID: 39961394
Periplocosides, extracted from the root bark of Periploca sepium, are plant secondary compounds known to inhibit the V-ATPase enzyme in susceptible insect species, such as Mythimna separata. However, many species,...
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Singh A, V R, Iyyappan Y, Ghosh A
Insect Biochem Mol Biol
. 2025 Feb;
179:104276.
PMID: 39961393
Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) are evolutionarily conserved molecules. Their role in the immune response to invading pathogens makes them a natural target for viral defence study in a wide range...