Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of the immune responses of C-type lectin from Conogethes punctiferalis against fungal infection

These results demonstrate that <i>CpIML4</i> might play a crucial role in the immune responses of <i>C</i>. <i>punctiferalis</i> against <i>B</i>. <i>bassiana</i> infection. Collectively, our findings not only provide a comprehensive view of the immune responses of <i>C</i>. <i>punctiferalis</i> to <i>B. bassiana</i> infection, but also enhance our understanding of <i>C</i>. <i>punctiferalis</i> CTLs and highlight candidate genes for RNAi-mediated insect pest control.