Studies on ligand-gated anion channels as targets for novel agrochemicals

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26292031
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• Allocation Type: Partial Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Plant protection science
• Research Institution: Shimane University
• Principal Investigator: Ozoe Yoshihisa 島根大学, 生物資源科学部, 教授 (80112118)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 河野 強 鳥取大学, 農学部, 教授 (50270567) ; 松田 一彦 近畿大学, 農学部, 教授 (00199796)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: イオンチャネル / 創薬ターゲット

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Stable production of food is an important subject on a global scale. Agrochemicals are agricultural materials essential for crop protection and make a substantial contribution to crop production. In this study, the function and characteristics of ligand-gated anion channels of insects and nematodes were examined to provide insights into their potentiality as the site of action of pest control chemicals. This study led to the identification of novel action mechanisms and the discovery of novel lead compounds and ion channels.

Free Research Field

生物制御化学