Molecular and functional characterization of three novel carboxylesterases in the detoxification of permethrin in the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus.
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12927
Abstract: Carboxylesterases (CarEs) belong to a super family of multifunctional enzymes associated with the degradation of endogenous and exogenous compounds. Many insect CarEs are known to play important roles in catalyzing the hydrolysis of organophosphates (OPs),… read more here.
Keywords: quinquefasciatus; mosquito culex; culex quinquefasciatus; permethrin ... See more keywords
Effects of Detritus on the Mosquito Culex pipiens: Phragmites and Schedonorus (Festuca) Invasion Affect Population Performance
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16214118
Abstract: Species interactions that influence the performance of the exotic mosquito Culex pipiens can have important effects on the transmission risk of West Nile virus (WNV). Invasive plants that alter the vegetation communities of ephemeral ground… read more here.
Keywords: culex pipiens; mosquito culex; population performance; performance ... See more keywords
Evolution of Adaptive Variation in the Mosquito Culex pipiens: Multiple Independent Origins of Insecticide Resistance Mutations
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12080676
Abstract: Simple Summary The application of insecticides to control insect pests can result in the evolution of resistance. Within a population, the individuals carrying the resistant mutation survive after insecticide application while the others die, leading… read more here.
Keywords: culex pipiens; mosquito culex; resistance; adaptive variation ... See more keywords