Computational Discovery of NPA001937: A Novel Carotenoid Targeting Conserved Insect Proteins for Sustainable Pest

Julie Rebecca Joseph Mathari1, Habeeb Shaik Mohideen2

  • 1Bioinformatics and Integrative Omics Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Chennai-, 603203, Tamil Nadu, India.

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