New Insights into Molecular Mechanism of Insect–Virus Interaction
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 142
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
(1) Introduction
Insect viruses pose significant threats across agricultural, ecological, and public health sectors. Some insect viruses can cause significant economic losses, such as Bee Paralysis Virus (BPV) for honeybees and Bombyx mori Nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) for silkworms. Some insect vectors can transmit plant viruses to cause crop diseases, such as brown planthoppers and the transmission of Rice Grassy Stunt Virus (RGSV). Some insect vectors can transmit animal viruses to pose major threats to animal and human health, such as mosquitoes for the transmission of Dengue Virus (DENV), Zika Virus (ZIKV), etc. Recent studies reveal novel mechanisms of virus exploitation of insect host factors to enhance their replication or evade immune defenses, as well as the diverse counteracting or tolerating measures of insects to viral infections. Exploration of mechanisms of insect–virus interaction will advance our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms and guide the rational development of antiviral drugs and viral insecticides, demonstrating scientific significance and practical value.
(2) Aim of the Special Issue
This Special Issue aims to showcase recent discoveries illuminating mechanisms of action involving insect–virus interactions, their integration into pest management programs, and suggestions for future research directions. By doing so, we aim to enhance the molecular understanding of virus–host-interaction dynamics and to promote practical applications based on knowledge-driven discoveries.
(3) Themes and article types
The major theme is insect–virus interaction. We are interested in manuscripts reporting discoveries related to mechanisms of infection and replication, as well as insect antiviral or proviral processes. Article types include, but are not limited to, reviews, research articles, and communications.
Dr. Hengchuan Xia
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- insect
- virus
- protein
- gene
- immunity
- antiviral mechanism
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