Projects

Ecologically-Based Management of Boll Weevils and Post-Eradication Crop Pests Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 407850

Publications

An amphiphilic, PK-PBAN analog is a selective pheromonotropic antagonist that penetrates the cuticle of a heliothine insect - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Sep-08)

Towards the development of novel pest management agents based upon insect kinin neuropeptide analogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jul-08)

Identification of a CAPA-PVK (Ixori-PVK/CAP2b) from single cells of the Gulf Coast tick, Amblyomma maculatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neupert, S., Russell, W.K., Russell, D.H., Strey, O., Teal, P., Strey, A.A., Nachman, R.J. 2008. Identification of a CAPA-PVK (Ixori-PVK/CAP2b) from single cells of the Gulf Coast tick, Amblyomma maculatum. Pestycydy/Pesticides. 1-2:67-73.

A beta-amino acid pyrokinin analog induces irregular pupariation behavior in larvae of the flesh fly Sarcophaga bullata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Zubrzak, P., Williams, H., Strey, A.A., Zdarek, J. 2007. A beta-amino acid pyrokinin analog induces irregular pupariation behavior in larvae of the flesh fly Sarcophaga bullata. Pestycydy/Pesticides. 210:3979-3989.

The pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide (PBAN) receptor of Heliothis virescens: Identification, functional expression, and structure-activity relationships of ligand analogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, Y., Nachman, R.J., Aimanova, K., Gill, S., Adams, M.E. 2008. The pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide (PBAN) receptor of Heliothis virescens: Identification, functional expression, and structure-activity relationships of ligand analogs. Peptides. 29:268-275.

Comparison of insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond, type VI-turn motifs identifies optimal stereochemistry for interaction with a recombinant arthropod kinin receptor from the Southern cattle tick, Boophilus microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taneja-Bageshwar, S., Strey, A.A., Kaczmarek, K., Zabrocki, J., Pietrantonio, P., Nachman, R.J. 2008. Comparison of insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond, type VI-turn motifs identifies optimal stereochemistry for interaction with a recombinant arthropod kinin receptor from the southern cattle tick, Boophilus microplus. Peptides. 29:295-301.

An antidiuretic peptide (Tenmo-ADFb) with kinin-like diuretic activity on Malpighian tubules of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coast, G.M., Nachman, R.J., Schooley, D.A. 2007. An antidiuretic peptide (Tenmo-ADFb) with kinin-like diuretic activity on Malpighian tubules of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus. Journal of Experimental Biology Online. 210:3979-3989.

Comparative peptidomics of four related hemipteran species: Pyrokinins, myosuppressin, corazonin, adipokinetic hormone, sNPF, and periviscerokinins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Russell, D.H., Lopez, J., Esquivel, J.F., Nachman, R.J. 2008. Comparative peptidomics of four related hemipteran species: Pyrokinins, myosuppressin, corazonin, adipokinetic hormone, sNPF, and periviscerokinins. Peptides. 29:162-167.

Diapause hormone in the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea: Optimum temperature for activity, structure-activity relationships, and efficacy in accelerating flesh fly pupariation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Q., Zdarek, J., Nachman, R.J., Denlinger, D.L. 2008. Diapause hormone in the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea: Optimum temperature for activity, structure-activity relationships, and efficacy in accelerating flesh fly pupariation. Peptides. 29:196-205.

In vitro transport of an allatostatin and analogues across the anterior midgut of Manduca sexta larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Audsley, N., Matthews, J., Nachman, R.J., Weaver, R.J. 2008. In vitro transport of an allatostatin and analogues across the anterior midgut of Manduca sexta larvae. Peptides. 29:286-294.

Identifications of selective and non-selective, biostable beta-amino acid agonists of recombinant insect kinin receptors from the Southern cattle tick, Boophilus microplus, and mosquito, Aedes aegypti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taneja-Bageshwar, S., Strey, A.A., Zubrzak, P., Williams, H., Reyes-Rangel, G., Juaristi, E., Pietrantonio, P., Nachman, R.J. 2008. Identifications of selective and non-selective, biostable beta-amino acid agonists of recombinant insect kinin receptors from the southern cattle tick, Boophilus microplus, and mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Peptides. 29:302-309.

Factors affecting engorgement behavior in the salt marsh horse fly, Tabanus nigrovittatus Macquart (Diptera: Tabanidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Downer, K., Nachman, R.J., Stoffolano, J. 2007. Factors affecting engorgement behavior in the salt marsh horse fly, Tabanus nigrovittatus Macquart (Diptera: Tabanidae). Journal of Insect Behavior. 20:403-412.

Metabolism of cydiastatin 4 and analogues by enzymes associated with the midgut and haemolymph of Manduca sexta larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Audsley, N., Matthews, J., Nachman, R.J., Weaver, R.J. 2007. Metabolism of cydiastatin 4 and analogues by enzymes associated with the midgut and haemolymph of Manduca sexta larvae. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 153:80-87.

Insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond motif 4-aminopyroglutamate: Optimal stereochemistry - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kaczmarek, K.J., Coast, G.M., Williams, H.J., Zabrocki, J., Nachman, R.J. 2007. Insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond motif 4-aminopyroglutamate: Optimal stereochemistry. In: Proceedings of the European Peptide Symposium, September 6-8, 2006, Gdansk, Poland. p. 116-117.

Potential metal atom binding sites in insect kinin analogs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lodyga-Chruscinska, E., Oldziej, S., Micera, G., Sanna, D., Chruscinski, L., Kaczmarek, K.J., Nachman, R.J., Zabrocki, J. 2007. Potential metal atom binding sites in insect kinin analogs. In: Proceedings of the European Peptide Symposium, September 6-8, 2006, Gdansk, Poland. p. 150-151.

Inhibition of PK-PBAN-mediated functions in insects: Discovery of selective and non-selective inhibitors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alstein, M., Ben-Aziz, O., Zeltzer, I., Bhargava, K., Davidovich, M., Strey, A.A., Pryor, N.W., Nachman, R.J. 2007. Inhibition of PK-PBAN-mediated functions in insects: Discovery of selective and non-selective inhibitors. Peptides. 28:574-584.

Introduction: Invertebrate neuropeptides VII - (Other)

Nachman, R.J. 2007. Introduction: Invertebrate neuropeptides VII. Peptides. 28:1-2.

The effect of seasonality and perisulfakinin on engorgement by the salt marsh horse fly, Tananus nigrovittatus Macquart (Diptera: Tanadidae) in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Downer, K.E., Nachman, R.J., Stoffolano, Jr., J.G. 2007. Effect of seasonality and perisulfakinin on engorgement by the salt marsh horse fly, Tananus nigrovittatus (Diptera: Tabanidae) in the laboratory. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 100:251-256.

Structure-activity relationships for in vitro diuretic activity of CAP2b in the housefly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Coast, G.M. 2007. Structure-activity relationships for in vitro diuretic activity of CAP2b in the housefly. Peptides. 28:57-61.

Insect satiety: Sulfakinin localization and the effect of drosulfakinin on protein and carbohydrate ingestion in the blow fly, Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Downer, K.E., Haselton, A.T., Nachman, R.J., Stoffolano, J.G. 2006. Insect satiety: Sulfakinin localization and the effect of drosulfakinin on protein and carbohydrate ingestion in the blow fly, Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 53:106-112.

Beta-Amino Acid Analogs of An Insect Neuropeptide Feature Potent Bioactivity and Resistance to Peptidase Hydrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zubrzak, P., Williams, H., Coast, G.M., Isaac, R.E., Reyes-Rangel, G., Juaristi, E., Zabrocki, J., Nachman, R.J. 2007. Beta-amino acid analogs of an insect neuropeptide feature potent bioactivity and resistance to peptidase hydrolysis. Biopolymers. 88:76-82.

A C-terminal aldehyde analog of the insect kinins inhibits diuresis in the housefly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Fehrentz, J., Martinez, J., Kaczmarek, K., Zabrocki, J., Coast, G.M. 2007. A C-terminal aldehyde analog of the insect kinins inhibits diuresis in the housefly. Peptides. 28:146-152.

Comparison of insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond motif 4-aminopyroglutamate identifies optimal stereochemistry for diuretic activity. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaczmarek, K., Williams, H.J., Coast, G.M., Scott, A.I., Zabrocki, J., Nachman, R.J. 2007. Comparison of insect kinin analogs with cis-peptide bond motif 4-aminopyroglutamate identifies optimal stereochemistry for diuretic activity. Biopolymers. 88:1-7.

Corazonin in insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Neupert, S., Russell, W.K., Schreibner, O., Nachman, R.J. 2007. Corazonin in insects. Peptides. 28:3-10.

Functional comparison of two evolutionary conserved insect neurokinin-like receptors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poels, J., Verlinden, H., Fichna, J., Loy, T.V., Franssens, V., Studzian, K., Janecka, A., Nachman, R.J., Broeck, J.V. 2007. Functional comparison of two evolutionary conserved insect neurokinin-like receptors. Peptides. 28:103-108.

Identification of the first Neuropeptides from the CNS of Hemiptera: CAPA peptides of the Southern Green Stinkbug Nezara virdula (L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Neupert, S., Russell, D.H., Esquivel, J.F., Nachman, R.J. 2006. Identification of the first neuropeptides from the CNS of Hemiptera: CAPA peptides of the southern green stinkbug Nezara viridula (L.). Peptides. 27:2670-2677.

Chelating Ability of Proctolin Tetrazole Analogue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lodyga-Chruscinska, E., Sanna, D., Micera, G., Chruscinska, L., Olejnik, J., Nachman, R.J., Zabrocki, J. 2006. Chelating ability of proctolin tetrazole analogue. Acta Biochimica Polonica. 53:65-72.

Comparative Structure-Activity Analysis of Insect Kinin Core Analogs on Recombinant Kinin Receptors from Southern Cattle Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) and Mosquito Aedes Aegypti (Diptera:culicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taneja-Bageshwar, S., Strey, A.A., Zubrzak, P., Pietrantonio, P.V., Nachman, R.J. 2006. Comparative structure-activity analysis of insect kinin core analogs on recombinant kinin receptors from southern cattle tick Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) and mosquito Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 62:128-140.

Spectroscopic studies of Cu (II) complexes with an insect kinin analog - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lodyga-Chruscinska, E., Oldziej, S., Sanna, D., Micera, G., Chruscinski, L., Kaczmarek, K., Nachman, R.J., Zabrocki, J. 2006. Spectroscopic studies of Cu (II) complexes with an insect kinin analog. PharmaChem. 5:10-12.

Structure-Activity Relationships for Insect Kinins on Expressed Receptors from a Tick (Acari:ixodidae) and a Mosquito (Diptera:culicidae) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Taneja-Bageshwar, S., Strey, A.A., Zubrzak, P., Pietrantonio, P.V., Nachman, R.J. 2006. Structure-activity relationships for insect kinins on expressed receptors from a tick (Acari: Ixodidae) and a mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae). Proceedings of International Conference on Arthropods: Chemical, Physiological and Environmental Perspectives. 3:55-59.

Maldi-Tof/tof Mass Spectrometric Assignment of Leu/ile in Pvk/cap2b Neuropeptides from Single Neurohemal Organ Preparations of Four Flies - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Nachman, R.J., Russell, W.K., Russell, D.H., Predel, R. 2006. MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometric assignment of Leu/Ile in PVK/CAP2b neuropeptides from single neurohemal organ preparations of four flies. Proceedings of International Conference on Arthropods: Chemical, Physiological and Environmental Perspectives. 3:49-53.

Invertebrate Neuropeptides VI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J. 2006. Invertebrate neuropeptides VI. Peptides. 27:482.

FMRFamide related peptide ligands activate the Caenorhabditis elegans orphan GPCR Y59H11AL.1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mertens, I., Clinckspoor, I., Janssen, T., Nachman, R.J., Schoofs, L. 2005. Fmrfamide related peptide ligands activate the caenorhabditis elegans orphan GPCR Y59H11AL.1. Peptides. 27:1291-1296.

Identification of Tick Periviscerokinin, the First Neurohormone of Ixodidae: Single Cell Analysis by Means of Maldi-Tof/tof Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neupert, S., Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Davey, R.B., Pietrantonio, P.V., Nachman, R.J. 2005. Identification of tick periviscerokinin, the first neurohormone of Ixodidae: Single cell analysis by means of MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 338:1860-1864.

Invertebrate Neuropeptides V - (Other)

Nachman, R.J. 2005. Invertebrate neuropeptides V. Peptides. 26:1-2.

A Comparison of the Pupariation Acceleration Activity of Pyrokinin-Like Peptides Native to the Flesh Fly: Which Peptide Represents the Primary Pupariation Factor? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Strey, A.A., Zubrzak, P., Zdarek, J. 2006. A comparison of the pupariation acceleration activity of pyrokinin-like peptides native to the flesh fly: Which peptide represents the primary pupariation factor? Peptides. 27:527-533.

Identification of Pvk/cap2b Neuropeptides from Single Neurohemal Organs of the Stable Fly and Horn Fly Via Maldi-Tof/tof Tandem Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Russell, W.K., Coast, G.M., Russell, D.H., Miller, J.A., Predel, R. 2006. Identification of PVK/CAP2b neuropeptides from single neurohemal organs of the stable fly and horn fly via MALDI-TOF/TOF tandem mass spectrometry. Peptides. 27:521-526.

Sulfakinins - (Book/Chapter)

Schoofs, L., Nachman, R.J. 2006. Sulfakinins. In: Kastin, A., editor. Handbook of Biologically Active Peptides. New York, NY: Elsevier. p. 183-189.

The Fxprlamide (Pyrokinin/pban) Peptide Family - (Book/Chapter)

Predel, R., Nachman, R.J. 2006. The fxprlamide (pyrokinin/pban) peptide family. In: Kastin, A., editor. Handbook of Biologically Active Peptides. New York, NY: Elsevier. p. 207-213.

Beta-Amino acid analogs of an insect neuropeptide - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zubrzak, P., Williams, H., Coast, G.M., Reyes-Rangel, G., Juaristi, E., Zabrocki, J., Strey, A.A., Nachman, R.J. 2006. Beta-Amino acid analogs of an insect neuropeptide. Proceedings of the 19th American Peptide Symposium, New York, NY, June 18-23, 2005. p. 369-370.

Mass Spectrometric Assignment of Leu/ile in Neuropeptides from Single Neurohemal Organ Preparations of Insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Russell, W.K., Coast, G.M., Russell, D.H., Predel, R. 2005. Mass spectrometric assignment of Leu/Ile in neuropeptides from single neurohemal organ preparations of insects. Peptides. 26:2151-2156.

Molecular Characterization of Two G Protein-Coupled Receptor Splice Variants As Flp2 Receptors in Caenorhabditis Elegans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mertens, I., Meeusen, T., Janssen, T., Nachman, R.J., Schoofs, L. 2005. Molecular characterization of two G protein-coupled receptor splice variants as FLP2 receptors in Caenorhabditis elegans. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 330:967-974.

The Mosquito Aedes Aegypti (L.) Leucokinin Receptor Is a Multiligand Receptor for the Three Aedes Kinins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pietrantonio, P.V., Jagge, C., Taneja-Bageshwar, S., Nachman, R.J., Barhoumi, R. 2005. The mosquito Aedes aegypti (L.) leucokinin receptor is a multiligand receptor for the three Aedes kinins. Insect Molecular Biology. 14:55-67.

Aliphatic Amino Diacid Asu Functions As An Effective Mimic of Tyr(so3h) in Sulfakinins for Myotropic and Food Intake-Inhibition Activity in Insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Vercammen, T., Williams, H., Kaczmarek, K., Zabrocki, J., Schoofs, L. 2005. Aliphatic amino diacid Asu functions as an effective mimic of Tyr(SO3H) in sulfakinins for myotropic and food intake-inhibition activity in insects. Peptides. 26:115-120.

An Active Insect Kinin Analog with 4-Aminopyroglutamate, a Novel Cis-Peptide Bond, Type VI Beta-Turn Motif - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Kaczmarek, K., Williams, H., Coast, G.M., Zabrocki, J. 2004. An active insect kinin analog with 4-aminopyroglutamate, a novel cis-peptide bond, type VI beta-turn motif. Biopolymers. 75:412-419.

Functional Characterization of the Putative Orphan Neuropeptide G-Protein Coupled Receptor C26F1.6 in Caenorhabditis Elegans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mertens, I., Vandingenen, A., Meeussen, T., Janssen, T., Luyten, W., Nachman, R.J., De Loof, A., Schoofs, L. 2004. Functional characterization of the putative orphan neuropeptide G-protein coupled receptor C26F1.6 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Federation of European Biochemical Societies Letters. 573:55-60.

Pharmacology of Stomoxytachykinin Receptor Depends on Second Messenger System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poels, J., Nachman, R.J., Akerman, K.E., Oonk, H.B., Guerrero, F., De Loof, A., Janecka, A.E., Torfs, H., Vanden Broeck, J. 2005. Pharmacology of stomoxytachykinin receptor depends on second messenger system. Peptides. 26:109-114.

Substitution of Conserved Glycine Residue by Alanine in Natural and Synthetic Neuropeptide Ligands Causes Partial Agonism at the Stomoxytachykinin Receptor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poels, J., Van Loy, T., Franssens, V., Detheux, M., Nachman, R.J., Oonk, H.B., Akerman, K.E., Vassart, G., Parmentier, M., De Loof, A., Torfs, H., Vanden Broeck, J. 2004. Substitution of conserved glycine residue by alanine in natural and synthetic neuropeptide ligands causes partial agonism at the stomoxytachykinin receptor. Journal of Neurochemistry. 90:472-478.

Stereochemistry of Insect Kinin Tetrazole Analogues and Diuretic Activity in Crickets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Coast, G.M., Kaczmarek, K., Williams, H.J., Zabrocki, J. 2004. Stereochemistry of insect kinin tetrazole analogues and diuretic activity in crickets. Acta Biochimica Polonica. 51(1):121-127.

Peptidomics of Cns-Associated Neurohemal Systems of Adult Drosophila Melanogaster: a Mass Spectrometric Survey of Peptides from Individual Flies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Wegener, C., Russell, W.K., Tichy, S.E., Russell, D.H., Nachman, R.J. 2004. Peptidomics of CNS-associated neurohemal systems of adult Drosophila melanogaster: A mass spectrometric survey of peptides from individual flies. Journal of Comparative Neurology. 474:379-392.

Invertebrate Neuropeptides IV - (Other)

Nachman, R.J. 2003. Introduction: Invertebrate neuropeptides IV. Peptides. 24(10):1455-1456.

Comparison of the Effects of Pyrokinins and Related Peptides Identified from Arthropods on Pupariation Behavior in Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga Bullata) Larvae (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zdarek, J., Verleyen, P., Maresh, M., Doleckova, L., Nachman, R.J. 2004. Comparison of the effects of pyrokinins and related peptides identified from arthropods on pupariation behavior in flesh fly (Sarcophaga bullata) larvae (Diptera: Sarcophagidae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 50:233-239.

Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Putative Capa-Gene Products in Musca Domestica and Neobellieria Bullata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Tichy, S.E., Russell, D.H., Nachman, R.J. 2003. Mass spectrometric analysis of putative capa-gene products in Musca domestica and Neobellieria bullata. Peptides. 24(10):1487-1491.

A C-Terminal Insect Kinin Analog Enhances Inhibition of Weight Gain and Induces Significant Mortality in Helicoverpa Zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Coast, G.M., Fehrentz, J., Kaczmarek, K., Zabrocki, J., Pryor, N.W., Martinez, J. 2003. A C-terminal insect kinin analog enhances inhibition of weight gain and induces significant mortality in Helicoverpa zea. Peptides. 24(10):1615-1621.

Differential and Developmental Stage Selective Toxicity of a Pentapeptide Derivative to Sunflower Downy Mildew Pathogen - (Other)

Oros, G., Nachman, R.J. 2003. Differential and developmental stage selective toxicity of a pentapeptide derivative to sunflower downy mildew pathogen. Scientific Bulletin of North University of Baia Mare. p. 401-406.

Isolation, identification, and synthesis of a disulfated sulfakinin from the central nervous system of an arthropod the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torfs, P., Baggerman, G., Meeusen, T., Nieto, J., Nachman, R.J., Calderon, J., Deloof, A., Schoofs, L. 2002. Isolation, identification, and synthesis of a disulfated sulfakinin from the central nervous system of an arthropod the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 299:312-320.

Enhanced Oral Availability/activity of a Peptidase-Resistant Amphiphilic Oic Analog of the Pyrokinin/pban Neuropeptides - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (06-Nov-02)

Identification of Drosophila of the invertebrate G-protein couples FMRFamide receptor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meeusen, T., Mertens, I., Clynen, E., Baggerman, G., Nichols, R., Nachman, R.J., Huybrechts, R., Deloof, A., Schoofs, L. 2002. Identification of Drosophila of the invertebrate G-protein couples FMRFamide receptor. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 99:15363-15368.

Functional Analysis of a G Protein-Coupled Receptor from the Southern Cattle Tick Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Identifies It As the First Arthropod Myokinin Receptor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holmes, S.P., Barhoumi, R., Nachman, R.J., Pietrantonio, P.V. 2003. Functional analysis of a G protein-coupled receptor from the southern cattle tick Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) identifies it as the first arthropod myokinin receptor. Insect Molecular Biology. 12(1):27-38.

Occurrence of Insect Kinins in the Flesh Fly, Stable Fly and Horn Fly - Mass Spectrometric Identification from Single Nerves and Diuretic Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NACHMAN, R.J., COAST, G.M., TICHY, S., RUSSELL, D.H., MILLER, J.A., PREDEL, R. OCCURRENCE OF INSECT KININS IN THE FLESH FLY, STABLE FLY AND HORN FLY - MASS SPECTROMETRIC IDENTIFICATION FROM SINGLE NERVES AND DIURETIC ACTIVITY. PEPTIDES. 2002. V. 23. p. 1885-1894.

Enhanced Oral Availability/pheromotropic Activity of Peptidase-Resistant Topical Amphiphilic Analogs of Pyrokinin/pban Insect Neuropeptides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NACHMAN,R.J., TEAL,P.E., STREY,A.A., ENHANCED ORAL AVAILABILITY/PHEROMOTROPIC ACTIVITY OF PEPTIDASE-RESISTANT TOPICAL AMPHIPHILIC ANALOGS OF PYROKININ/PBAN INSECT NEUROPEPTIDES, PEPTIDES, 2002. 23: 2035-2043

Invertebrate Neuropeptides III - (Other)

Nachman, R.J. 2002. Invertebrate Neuropeptides III. Peptides. 23:1873.

Mode of action of an insect neuropeptide Leucopyrokinin (LPK) on pupariation in fleshfly (Sarcophaga bullata) larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zdarek, J., Myska, P., Zemek, R., Nachman, R.J. 2002. Mode of action of an insect neuropeptide Leucopyrokinin (LPK) on pupariation in fleshfly (Sarcophaga bullata) larvae. Journal of Insect Physiology. 48:951-959.

Peptidyl dipeptidases (ANCE and ACER) of Drosophila melanogaster: Major differences in the substrate specificity of two homologs of human angiotensin I-converting enzyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Siviter, R.J., Nachman, R.J., Dani, M.P., Keen, J.N., Shirras, A.D., Isaac, R.E. 2002. Peptidyl dipeptidases (ANCE and ACER) of Drosophila melanogaster: Major differences in the substrate specificity of two homologs of human angiotensin I-converting enzyme. Peptides. 23:2025-2034.

Functional Analysis of Synthetic Insectatachykinin Analogs of Recombinant Neurokinin Receptor Expressing Cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torfs, H., Akerman, K.E., Nachman, R.J., Oonk, H.B., Detheux, M., Poels, J., Van Loy, T., Deloof, A., Meleon, R.H., Vassart, G. 2002. Functional analysis of synthetic insectatachykinin analogs of recombinant neurokinin receptor expressing cells. Peptides. 23(11):1999-2005.

In Vitro Release of Digestive Enzymes by Fmrf Amide Related Neuropeptides and Analogues in the Lepidopteran Insect Opisina Arenosella (WALK.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harshini, S., Nachman, R.J., Sreekumar, S. 2002. In vitro release of digestive enzymes by FMRF amide related neuropeptides and analogues in the lepidopteran insect Opisina arenosella (Walk.). Peptides. 23(10):1759-1763.

Activity of crustacean myotropic neuropeptides on the oviduct and hindgut of the crayfish Astacus leptodactylus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torfs, P., Nachman, R.J., Poulos, C., De Loof, A., Schoofs, L. 2002. Activity of crustacean myotropic neuropeptides on the oviduct and hindgut of the crayfish Astacus leptodactylus. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development. 41:137-142.

Inhibition of digestive enzyme release by neuropeptides in larvae of Opisina arenosella (Lepidoptera: Cryptophasidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harshini, S., Nachman, R.J., Sreekumar, S. 2002. Inhibition of digestive enzyme release by neuropeptides in larvae of Opisina arenosella (Lepidoptera: Cryptophasidae). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 132:353-358.

Invertebrate Neuropeptides III - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J. 2002. Invertebrate neuropeptides III. Peptides. 23(11):1873.

In Vitro Release of Amylase by Culekinins in Two Insects: Opisina Arenosella (Lepidoptera) and Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Coleoptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harshini, S., Manchu, V., Sunitha, V.B., Sreekumar, S., Nachman, R.J. 2002. In vitro release of amylase by culekinins in two insects: Opisina arenosella (Lepidoptera) and Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera). Trends in Life Sciences. 17(2):61-64.