Genetic Diversity of Dengue Vector Aedes albopictus Collected from South Korea, Japan, and Laos.

ABSTRACT: Aedes albopictus is native to Southeast Asia and has emerged as a major vector for vector-borne diseases that are spreading rapidly worldwide. Recent studies have shown that Ae. albopictus populations have different genetic groups dependent on their thermal adaptations; however, studies on Korean populations are limited. In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity and structure of two mitochondrial genes (COI and ND5) and sixteen microsatellites in mosquitoes inhabiting Korea, Japan, and Laos. The results indicate that the Korean population has low genetic diversity, with an independent cluster distinct from the Laos population. Mixed clusters have also been observed in the Korean population. On the basis of these findings, two hypotheses are proposed. Firs

SUBMITTER: Shin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10051289 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature