2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002342
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Eggs of the mosquito Aedes aegypti survive desiccation by rewiring their polyamine and lipid metabolism

Anjana Prasad,
Sreesa Sreedharan,
Baskar Bakthavachalu
et al.

Abstract: Upon water loss, some organisms pause their life cycles and escape death. While widespread in microbes, this is less common in animals. Aedes mosquitoes are vectors for viral diseases. Aedes eggs can survive dry environments, but molecular and cellular principles enabling egg survival through desiccation remain unknown. In this report, we find that Aedes aegypti eggs, in contrast to Anopheles stephensi, survive desiccation by acquiring desiccation tolerance at a late developmental stage. We uncover unique prot… Show more

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“…The study cites that it is fundamental to understand Aedes embryo survival and in controlling the spread of these mosquitoes. 8 Hence, it is evident that the mosquito control measures need to be aggressive and for longer periods to control dengue fever.…”
Section: Some Reviewsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The study cites that it is fundamental to understand Aedes embryo survival and in controlling the spread of these mosquitoes. 8 Hence, it is evident that the mosquito control measures need to be aggressive and for longer periods to control dengue fever.…”
Section: Some Reviewsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite these variations, infection with each of the dengue serotypes results in the same disease and range of clinical symptoms. 2,3,[6][7][8] In the 1970s, both DEN-1 and DEN-2 were found in Central America and Africa, and all four serotypes were present in Southeast Asia. By 2004, however, the geographical distribution of the four serotypes had spread widely.…”
Section: The Dengue Serotypesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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