Abstract
Pesticides are chemicals frequently used in agricultural pest control. Its uncontrolled and unplanned use has caused the development of resistance in different insect species. This review describes the phenomenon of resistance and its classification, aiming to highlight the major groups of enzymes known until now that are involved in the detoxification of pesticides in insects. Due to the importance that some enzymes mean, this review focuses on studies of resistance as glutathione S-transferases, acetylcholinesterase and P-450 cytochromes. In conclusion, the development of new studies that would deep knowledge in the cellular mechanisms and the enzymatic interaction in most insect species is necessary, since most of the current works focuses on a limited group of species. The latter meaning to improve pest control strategies of agricultural importance, with minimal environmental damage.
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