Global characterization of gene expression in the brain of starved immature Rhodnius prolixus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhodnius prolixus is a vector of Chagas disease and has become a model organism to study physiology, behavior, and pathogen interaction. The publication of its genome allowed initiating a process of comparative characterization of the gene expression profiles of diverse organs exposed to varying conditions. Brain processes control the expression of behavior and, as such, mediate immediate adjustment to a changing environment, allowing organisms to maximize their chances to survive and reproduce. The expression of fundamental behavioral processes like feeding requires fine control in triatomines because they obtain their blood meals from potential predators. Therefore, the characterization of gene expression profiles of key components modulating behavior in brain processe

SUBMITTER: Nevoa JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9983911 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature