Odorant-binding proteins of the malaria mosquito Anopheles funestus sensu stricto.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mosquito Anopheles funestus is one of the major malaria vector species in sub-Saharan Africa. Olfaction is essential in guiding mosquito behaviors. Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are highly expressed in insect olfactory tissues and involved in the first step of odorant reception. An improved understanding of the function of malaria mosquito OBPs may contribute to identifying new attractants/repellents and assist in the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly mosquito controlling strategies.

Methodology

In this study, a large screening of over 50 ecologically significant odorant compounds led to the identification of 12 ligands that elicit significant electroantennographic (EAG) responses from An. funestus female antennae. To compare the abs

SUBMITTER: Xu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2962654 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature