insect repellent and process for identifying other insect repellent molecules

摘要

ANTI-INSECT REPELLENTS AND PROCESS TO IDENTIFY OTHER REPELLENT MOLECULES IN RELATION TO INSECTS. The present invention relates to the identification of the role of the mX receptor of certain insects, in the taste behavior of these insects. The present invention therefore relates to the use of mX receptor modulators, such as L-canavanine and / or a mixture of arginine and calcium, and / or N-methyl-L-arginine (NMA), for the preparation of a repellent or attractive composition in relation to certain insects. The present invention also relates to the use of an insect mX receptor, as a target to identify substances repulsive to at least certain insects.