Kun Yan Zhu

Department of Entomology, Kansas State University

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Article	Year
Effects of atrazine and cyanazine on chlorpyrifos toxicity in Chironomus tentans (Diptera: Chironomidae). Environmental toxicology and chemistry / SETAC\| PubMed ID: 11878473	2002
Susceptibility and detoxifying enzyme activity in two spider mite species (Acari: Tetranychidae) after selection with three insecticides. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 12020020	2002
Molecular cloning and characterization of a cDNA encoding cytochrome c oxidase subunit Va from the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology\| PubMed ID: 14518003	2003
Comparative analysis of proteinase activities of Bacillus thuringiensis-resistant and -susceptible Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 15262280	2004
Binding analyses of Cry1Ab and Cry1Ac with membrane vesicles from Bacillus thuringiensis-resistant and -susceptible Ostrinia nubilalis. Biochemical and biophysical research communications\| PubMed ID: 15351700	2004
Phenoloxidase in larvae of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): molecular cloning of the proenzyme cDNA and enzyme activity in larvae paralyzed and parasitized by Habrobracon hebe... Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology\| PubMed ID: 15898113	2005
Characterization of cDNAs encoding three trypsin-like proteinases and mRNA quantitative analysis in Bt-resistant and -susceptible strains of Ostrinia nubilalis. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 15944081	2005
Expression patterns of three heat shock protein 70 genes among developmental stages of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology\| PubMed ID: 15979913	2005
Susceptibility of dipel-resistant and -susceptible Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to individual Bacillus thuringiensis protoxins. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 16156588	2005
Sublethal effects of three pesticides on activities of selected target and detoxification enzymes in the aquatic midge, Chironomus tentans (diptera: chironomidae). Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology\| PubMed ID: 16865602	2006
Sublethal effects of three pesticides on larval survivorship, growth, and macromolecule production in the aquatic midge, Chironomus tentans (diptera: chironomidae). Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology\| PubMed ID: 16865603	2006
Characterization of a chitin synthase cDNA and its increased mRNA level associated with decreased chitin synthesis in Anopheles quadrimaculatus exposed to diflubenzuron. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 16935220	2006
Effect of alachlor and metolachlor on toxicity of chlorpyrifos and major detoxification enzymes in the aquatic midge, Chironomus tentans (Diptera: Chironomidae). Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology\| PubMed ID: 18026775	2008
Comparative studies on effects of three chitin synthesis inhibitors on common malaria mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of medical entomology\| PubMed ID: 18047205	2007
Gene expression profiling reveals decreased expression of two hemoglobin genes associated with increased consumption of oxygen in Chironomus tentans exposed to atrazine: a possible mechanism... Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands)\| PubMed ID: 18083243	2008
DiPel-selected Ostrinia nubilalis larvae are not resistant to transgenic corn expressing Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 18232404	2007
Acute lethal and behavioral sublethal responses of two stored-product psocids to surface insecticides. Pest management science\| PubMed ID: 18683906	2008
Selective and irreversible inhibitors of aphid acetylcholinesterases: steps toward human-safe insecticides. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 19194505	2009
Expressed sequence tags from larval gut of the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis): exploring candidate genes potentially involved in Bacillus thuringiensis toxicity and resistance. BMC genomics\| PubMed ID: 19558725	2009
Selective and irreversible inhibitors of mosquito acetylcholinesterases for controlling malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 19714254	2009
Identification and characterization of eleven glutathione S-transferase genes from the aquatic midge Chironomus tentans (Diptera: Chironomidae). Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 19744561	2009
Transgenesis and paratransgenesis to control insect-borne diseases: current status and future challenges. Parasitology international\| PubMed ID: 19819346	2010
Sequencing and characterization of six cDNAs putatively encoding three pairs of pheromone receptors in two sibling species, Helicoverpa armigera and Helicoverpa assulta. Journal of insect physiology\| PubMed ID: 19962987	2010
Heterologous expression, purification, and biochemical characterization of a greenbug (Schizaphis graminum) acetylcholinesterase encoded by a paralogous gene (ace-1). Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology\| PubMed ID: 20146377	2010
A gut-specific chitinase gene essential for regulation of chitin content of peritrophic matrix and growth of Ostrinia nubilalis larvae. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 20542114	2010
Silencing of two alternative splicing-derived mRNA variants of chitin synthase 1 gene by RNAi is lethal to the oriental migratory locust, Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen). Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 20713155	2010
Major putative pesticide receptors, detoxification enzymes, and transcriptional profile of the midgut of the tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of invertebrate pathology\| PubMed ID: 21056043	2011
Genomics-based approaches to screening carboxylesterase-like genes potentially involved in malathion resistance in oriental migratory locust (Locusta migratoria manilensis). Pest management science\| PubMed ID: 21061277	2011
Characterization of six antibacterial response genes from the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) larval gut and their expression in response to bacterial challenge. Journal of insect physiology\| PubMed ID: 21167833	2011
Identification and characterisation of ten glutathione S-transferase genes from oriental migratory locust, Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen). Pest management science\| PubMed ID: 21413139	2011
Identification and characterization of a novel chitinase-like gene cluster (AgCht5) possibly derived from tandem duplications in the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 21419847	2011
Comparative genomic analysis of chitinase and chitinase-like genes in the African malaria mosquito (Anopheles gambiae). PloS one\| PubMed ID: 21611131	2011
Identification of a novel aminopeptidase P-like gene (OnAPP) possibly involved in Bt toxicity and resistance in a major corn pest (Ostrinia nubilalis). PloS one\| PubMed ID: 21887358	2011
Heterologous expression and characterization of a sigma glutathione S-transferase involved in carbaryl detoxification from oriental migratory locust, Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen). Journal of insect physiology\| PubMed ID: 22075389	2012
Novel and viable acetylcholinesterase target site for developing effective and environmentally safe insecticides. Current drug targets\| PubMed ID: 22280344	2012
Can acetylcholinesterase serve as a target for developing more selective insecticides? Current drug targets\| PubMed ID: 22280346	2012
Identification of two new cytochrome P450 genes and RNA interference to evaluate their roles in detoxification of commonly used insecticides in Locusta migratoria. Chemosphere\| PubMed ID: 22300555	2012
Redox potentials, laccase oxidation, and antilarval activities of substituted phenols. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry\| PubMed ID: 22300888	2012
Genome organization, phylogenies, expression patterns, and three-dimensional protein models of two acetylcholinesterase genes from the red flour beetle. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 22359679	2012
Cholinergic and non-cholinergic functions of two acetylcholinesterase genes revealed by gene-silencing in Tribolium castaneum. Scientific reports\| PubMed ID: 22371826	2012
Structural and catalytic role of two conserved tyrosines in Delta-class glutathione S-transferase from Locusta migratoria. Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology\| PubMed ID: 22581614	2012
Identification and characterization of two chitin synthase genes in African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 22683441	2012
Induction of reproductive diapause in Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) when reared at different photoperiods at low temperatures. Environmental entomology\| PubMed ID: 22732629	2012
Characterization of cDNAs encoding serine proteases and their transcriptional responses to Cry1Ab protoxin in the gut of Ostrinia nubilalis larvae. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 22952884	2012
Characterization of a midgut-specific chitin synthase gene (LmCHS2) responsible for biosynthesis of chitin of peritrophic matrix in Locusta migratoria. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 23006725	2012
Efficacy of pesticide mixtures against the western flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 23448038	2013
Characterization and functional analysis of four glutathione S-transferases from the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 23505503	2013
RNA interference revealed the roles of two carboxylesterase genes in insecticide detoxification in Locusta migratoria. Chemosphere\| PubMed ID: 23899922	2013
RNA interference: a powerful tool in entomological research and a novel approach for insect pest management. Insect science\| PubMed ID: 23955820	2013
RNA interference to reveal roles of β-N-acetylglucosaminidase gene during molting process in Locusta migratoria. Insect science\| PubMed ID: 23955831	2013
Biochemical characterization of chitin synthase activity and inhibition in the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Insect science\| PubMed ID: 23955856	2013
Transcript analysis and expression profiling of three heat shock protein 70 genes in the ectoparasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Insect science\| PubMed ID: 23956228	2014
Molecular and functional analysis of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine Pyrophosphorylases from the Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 23977188	2013
Towards the elements of successful insect RNAi. Journal of insect physiology\| PubMed ID: 24041495	2013
Spatial pattern in aerosol insecticide deposition inside a flour mill. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 24665731	2014
Evaluation of synergized pyrethrin aerosol for control of Tribolium castaneum and Tribolium confusum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 24665733	2014
Changes in gene expression in the larval gut of Ostrinia nubilalis in Response to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab protoxin ingestion. Toxins\| PubMed ID: 24704690	2014
Molecular and functional characterization of cDNAs putatively encoding carboxylesterases from the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 24722667	2014
The lethal giant larvae gene in Tribolium castaneum: molecular properties and roles in larval and pupal development as revealed by RNA interference. International journal of molecular sciences\| PubMed ID: 24758930	2014
Efficacy of aerosol applications of methoprene and synergized pyrethrin against Tribolium castaneum adults and eggs. Journal of economic entomology\| PubMed ID: 25026694	2014
Molecular cloning, characterization and positively selected sites of the glutathione S-transferase family from Locusta migratoria. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 25486043	2014
Insecticide-mediated up-regulation of cytochrome P450 genes in the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum). International journal of molecular sciences\| PubMed ID: 25607733	2015
Two chitinase 5 genes from Locusta migratoria: Molecular characteristics and functional differentiation. Insect biochemistry and molecular biology\| PubMed ID: 25623241	2015