Tenebrio molitor(T. molitor) is gaining attention as a sustainable food source with high nutrient content. Understanding their immune system, paricularly the role of Tak1 in the Imd pathway, is essential for mass breeding. This study investigates TmTak1 function in T. molitor. we investigated the immune function of TmTak1, followed by systemic infection using E. coli, S. aureus, and C. albicans. As a result, Silencing TmTak1 significantly affects expression levels of AMPs in the whole body, Fat bodies, and Integuments. These results showed lower expression levels of AMP compared to the control group during E.coli injection.

• Su Hyeon Hwang(Department of Applied Biology, Chonnam National University)
• Keunho Yun(Department of Applied Biology, Chonnam National University)
• Ji Hyeon Kim(Department of Applied Biology, Chonnam National University)
• Ho Am Jang(Department of Biology, Soonchunhyang University)
• Yong Seok Lee(Department of Biology, Soonchunhyang University)
• Yong Hun Jo(Department of Biology, Soonchunhyang University)
• Yeon Soo Han(Department of Applied Biology, Chonnam National University)