Chemosensory genes identified in the antennal transcriptome of the blowfly Calliphora stygia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blowflies have relevance in areas of forensic science, agriculture, and medicine, primarily due to the ability of their larvae to develop on flesh. While it is widely accepted that blowflies rely heavily on olfaction for identifying and locating hosts, there is limited research regarding the underlying molecular mechanisms. Using next generation sequencing (Illumina), this research examined the antennal transcriptome of Calliphora stygia (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to identify members of the major chemosensory gene families necessary for olfaction.

Results

Representative proteins from all chemosensory gene families essential in insect olfaction were identified in the antennae of the blowfly C. stygia, including 50 odorant receptors, 22 ionotropic receptor

SUBMITTER: Leitch O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4392625 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature