Ecdysone Receptor Present in Insects is a Novel Target for Insecticide (original) (raw)

Lepidopteran insects pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, necessitating effective pest control strategies. The ecdysone receptor (EcR) plays a crucial role in insect development and metamorphosis, responding to the hormone ecdysterone (20E). By analyzing the structural differences between EcR and other similar receptors, this study proposes EcR as a novel target for insecticides. The interaction of various compounds with the EcR binding site could lead to the development of insect growth regulators and potential pest control agents.