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ReviewInsects2026

Research Advances in Pheromone Biosynthesis Regulation via the PBAN Signaling Pathway in Insects.

Yu Zhang, Zhitao Liu, Yan Yi, Hong Chen, Xia Wu, Guizhi Xu, Jingjun Yang, Zhiqiang Gao

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Review in Insects, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Biomolecules · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Yu ZhangCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.
Zhitao LiuCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.
Yan YiPanxi Crop Improvement Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Xichang University, Xichang 615013, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4625-2284
Hong ChenCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.
Xia WuCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.
Guizhi XuCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.
Jingjun YangGuangxi Forestry Research Institute, Nanning 530002, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1199-9791
Zhiqiang GaoCollege of Agricultural Science, Xichang University, Xichang 615000, China.

Funding

Xichang University YBZ2025006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nowadays, the application of insect sex pheromones in pest control technology has reached a relatively advanced technological maturity stage. However, the traditional research and development of sex pheromones requires a "one pest, one strategy" approach, which has drawbacks such as being time-consuming and focused on a single control target. The insect sex pheromone synthesis pathway involves multiple molecular components that work together to promote the synthesis and release of sex pheromone from the pheromone gland. Elucidating the mechanisms underlying pheromone biosynthesis offers the potential to uncover universal strategies for pheromone development, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of pest management. This study arranged knowledge of the upstream regulatory pathways and summarized the structure and function of the molecular components involved. We also investigated the divergence of neuropeptides and their receptors that regulate pheromone biosynthesis among different insect species from an evolutionary perspective. Future research should integrate multi-omics, bioinformatics, structural biology, and artificial intelligence technologies to elucidate the synthesis and regulatory processes of insect semiochemicals, develop specific dsRNA and small molecule inhibitors, and accelerate the transformation and application of related molecular targets into highly effective and green pesticides.

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insect pheromonepheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide (PBAN)pheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide receptor (PBANR)secondary messenger

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PMID42188130
PMCPMC13207881

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