TY - JOUR AU - Tang, Bin AU - Wei, Ping AU - Zhao, Lina AU - Shi, Zuokun AU - Shen, Qida AU - Yang, Mengmeng AU - Xie, Guoqiang AU - Wang, Shigui PY - 2016 DA - 2016/09/06 TI - Knockdown of five trehalase genes using RNA interference regulates the gene expression of the chitin biosynthesis pathway in Tribolium castaneum JO - BMC Biotechnology SP - 67 VL - 16 IS - 1 AB - RNA interference is a very effective approach for studies on gene function and may be an efficient method for controlling pests. Trehalase is a key gene in the chitin biosynthesis pathway in insects. Five trehalase genes have been cloned in Tribolium castaneum, though it is not known whether the detailed functions of these trehalases can be targeted for pest control. SN - 1472-6750 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12896-016-0297-2 DO - 10.1186/s12896-016-0297-2 ID - Tang2016 ER -