| Literature DB >> 27991710 |
A Balakrishna Pillai1, U Nagarajan2, A Mitra3, U Krishnan2, S Rajendran4, S L Hoti5, R K Mishra6.
Abstract
RNA interference (RNAi) refers to the process of post-transcriptional silencing of cellular mRNA by the application of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). RNAi strategies have been widely employed to regulate gene expression in plants and animals including insects. With the availability of the full genome sequences of major vector mosquitoes, RNAi has been increasingly used to conduct genetic studies of human pathogens in mosquito vectors and to study the evolution of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes. This review summarizes the recent progress in our understanding of mosquito-pathogen interactions using RNAi and various methods of dsRNA delivery in mosquitoes at different stages. We also discuss potential applications of this technology to develop novel tools for vector control.Entities:
Keywords: dsRNA delivery systems in mosquitoes; nanotechnology and vector control; systemic RNAi response
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27991710 DOI: 10.1111/imb.12282
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Insect Mol Biol ISSN: 0962-1075 Impact factor: 3.585