Harnessing mosquito–Wolbachia symbiosis for vector and disease control
Mosquito species, members of the genera Aedes, Anopheles and Culex, are the major
vectors of human pathogens including protozoa (Plasmodium sp.), filariae and of a variety of …
vectors of human pathogens including protozoa (Plasmodium sp.), filariae and of a variety of …
Molecular mechanisms of white spot syndrome virus infection and perspectives on treatments
Since its emergence in the 1990s, White Spot Disease (WSD) has had major economic and
societal impact in the crustacean aquaculture sector. Over the years shrimp farming alone …
societal impact in the crustacean aquaculture sector. Over the years shrimp farming alone …
Symbionts Commonly Provide Broad Spectrum Resistance to Viruses in Insects: A Comparative Analysis of Wolbachia Strains
J Martinez, B Longdon, S Bauer, YS Chan… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
In the last decade, bacterial symbionts have been shown to play an important role in
protecting hosts against pathogens. Wolbachia, a widespread symbiont in arthropods, can …
protecting hosts against pathogens. Wolbachia, a widespread symbiont in arthropods, can …
The microbiome modulates arbovirus transmission in mosquitoes
Highlights•Complex interactions occur within the mosquito holobiome that profoundly alter
the phenotype of the host.•Bacteria can enhance or suppress arbovirus transmission in …
the phenotype of the host.•Bacteria can enhance or suppress arbovirus transmission in …
MicroRNA functions in insects
S Asgari - Insect biochemistry and molecular biology, 2013 - Elsevier
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that are generated in all eukaryotes and
viruses. Their role as master regulators of gene expression in various biological processes …
viruses. Their role as master regulators of gene expression in various biological processes …
A Review: Aedes-Borne Arboviral Infections, Controls and Wolbachia-Based Strategies
Arthropod-borne viruses (Arboviruses) continue to generate significant health and economic
burdens for people living in endemic regions. Of these viruses, some of the most important …
burdens for people living in endemic regions. Of these viruses, some of the most important …
Wolbachia uses a host microRNA to regulate transcripts of a methyltransferase, contributing to dengue virus inhibition in Aedes aegypti
G Zhang, M Hussain, SL O'Neill… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
The endosymbiont Wolbachia is common among insects and known for the reproductive
manipulations it exerts on hosts as well as inhibition of virus replication in their hosts …
manipulations it exerts on hosts as well as inhibition of virus replication in their hosts …
The Native Wolbachia Symbionts Limit Transmission of Dengue Virus in Aedes albopictus
L Mousson, K Zouache, C Arias-Goeta… - PLoS neglected …, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background The chikungunya (CHIK) outbreak that struck La Reunion Island in 2005 was
preceded by few human cases of Dengue (DEN), but which surprisingly did not lead to an …
preceded by few human cases of Dengue (DEN), but which surprisingly did not lead to an …
West Nile virus encodes a microRNA-like small RNA in the 3′ untranslated region which up-regulates GATA4 mRNA and facilitates virus replication in mosquito cells
M Hussain, S Torres, E Schnettler, A Funk… - Nucleic acids …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
West Nile virus (WNV) belongs to a group of medically important single-stranded, positive-
sense RNA viruses causing deadly disease outbreaks around the world. The 3 …
sense RNA viruses causing deadly disease outbreaks around the world. The 3 …
[HTML][HTML] Lessons from studying insect symbioses
AE Douglas - Cell host & microbe, 2011 - cell.com
As in mammals, insect health is strongly influenced by the composition and activities of
resident microorganisms. However, the microbiota of insects is generally less diverse than …
resident microorganisms. However, the microbiota of insects is generally less diverse than …