Physiological and environmental factors affecting the composition of the ejaculate in mosquitoes and other insects
In addition to transferring sperm, male mosquitoes deliver several proteins, hormones and
other factors to females in their seminal fluid that inhibit remating, alter host-seeking …
other factors to females in their seminal fluid that inhibit remating, alter host-seeking …
Opportunities for metal oxide nanoparticles as a potential mosquitocide
Mosquito-borne diseases cause life-threatening challenges to public health, and their
prevention is the key task of several parasitological techniques. In the past, conventional …
prevention is the key task of several parasitological techniques. In the past, conventional …
Crosstalk between Nutrition, Insulin, Juvenile Hormone, and Ecdysteroid Signaling in the Classical Insect Model, Rhodnius prolixus
The rigorous balance of endocrine signals that control insect reproductive physiology is
crucial for the success of egg production. Rhodnius prolixus, a blood-feeding insect and …
crucial for the success of egg production. Rhodnius prolixus, a blood-feeding insect and …
The miRNA–mRNA modules enhance juvenile hormone biosynthesis for insect vitellogenesis and egg production
W Li, M Liu, Z Zhuang, L Gao, J Song, S Zhou - Insect Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In addition to preventing precocious larval metamorphosis, juvenile hormone (JH),
synthesized in corpora allata (CA), is known to stimulate female reproduction of insects. JH …
synthesized in corpora allata (CA), is known to stimulate female reproduction of insects. JH …
Common structural features facilitate the simultaneous identification and quantification of the five most common juvenile hormones by liquid chromatography-tandem …
CE Ramirez, M Nouzova, V Michalkova… - Insect biochemistry and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study reports the development and application of a liquid chromatography method
coupled to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the identification and …
coupled to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the identification and …
C-type lectin-mediated microbial homeostasis is critical for Helicoverpa armigera larval growth and development
W Wang, G Wang, X Zhuo, Y Liu, L Tang, X Liu… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
The immune system of a host functions critically in shaping the composition of the
microbiota, and some microbes are involved in regulating host endocrine system and …
microbiota, and some microbes are involved in regulating host endocrine system and …
Juvenile hormone regulation and action
This chapter provides an overview of general aspects on juvenile hormone (JH)
biosynthesis, transport, and degradation, as well as mechanisms of action and roles of JH in …
biosynthesis, transport, and degradation, as well as mechanisms of action and roles of JH in …
RNA interference-mediated knockdown of 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde synthase affects larval development and adult survival in the mosquito Aedes aegypti
J Chen, HR Lu, L Zhang, CH Liao, Q Han - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Background The cuticle is an indispensable structure that protects the mosquito against
adverse environmental conditions and prevents pathogen entry. While most cuticles are …
adverse environmental conditions and prevents pathogen entry. While most cuticles are …
The challenge hypothesis in insects
The 'challenge hypothesis' provides a predictive framework for how the social environment
influences within-species variation in hormone titers. High testosterone levels are beneficial …
influences within-species variation in hormone titers. High testosterone levels are beneficial …
Juvenile hormone acts on male accessory gland function via regulating l‐asparaginase expression and triacylglycerol mobilization in Aedes aegypti
Hormones control the reproductive development of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The adult
male reproductive process and mating behavior require adequate nutrients and energy …
male reproductive process and mating behavior require adequate nutrients and energy …