Terpenic Constituents of Essential Oils with Larvicidal Activity against Aedes Aegypti: A QSAR and Docking Molecular Study [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Aedes aegypti is a vector for the arbovirus responsible for yellow fever, Zika and Chikungunya virus. Essential oils and their constituents are known for their larvicidal properties and are strong candidates for mosquito control.
Adrián Ulises Cruz-Castillo +5 more
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Residual Larvicidal Activity of Quinones against Aedes aegypti. [PDF]
Molecules, 2020 The number of documented dengue cases has increased dramatically in recent years due to transmission through the Aedes aegypti mosquito bite. Vector control remains the most effective measure to protect against this and other arboviral diseases including Zika, chikungunya and (urban) yellow fever, with an established vaccine only available for yellow ...
Silva RL +5 more
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Mosquito Larvicidal Activity and Cytotoxicity of the Extracts of Aromatic Plants from Malaysia. [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Simple Summary Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, but most of them pose a threat to human beings as they can transmit pathogens that are harmful and may turn fatal, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
Lim H, Lee SY, Ho LY, Sit NW.
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Phytochemical Investigation of Three Cystoseira Species and Their Larvicidal Activity Supported with In Silico Studies. [PDF]
Mar Drugs, 2023 Culex pipiens mosquitoes are transmitters of many viruses and are associated with the transmission of many diseases, such as filariasis and avian malaria, that have a high rate of mortality. The current study draws attention to the larvicidal efficacy of
Aly SH +7 more
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Chemical compositions, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and mosquito larvicidal activity of Ocimum americanum L. and Ocimum basilicum L. leaf essential oils. [PDF]
BMC Complement Med Ther, 2023 Background Ocimum americanum L. (O. americanum) and Ocimum basilicum L. ( O. basilicum ) are highly valued aromatic medicinal plants. Their leaves are widely used as spices in traditional cuisine.
Mahendran G, Vimolmangkang S.
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The Mosquito Larvicidal Activity of Lignans from Branches of Cinnamomum camphora chvar. Borneol [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 The chemical investigation of branches of Cinnamomum camphora chvar. Borneol guided by mosquito larvicidal activity led to the isolation of fourteen known lignans (1–14). Their structures were elucidated unambiguously based on comprehensive spectroscopic
Zhiyong Xu +9 more
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Analysis of chemical compositions and larvicidal activity of nut extracts from Areca catechu Linn against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae). [PDF]
PLoS One, 2021 Background There is a growing need to use green alternative larvicidal control for Aedes larvae compared to chemical insecticides. Substantial reliance on chemical insecticides caused insecticide resistance in mosquito populations.
Bharathithasan M +13 more
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Bioguided Phytochemical Study of Ipomoea cairica Extracts with Larvicidal Activity against Aedes aegypti [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 Vector-borne diseases, such as those transmitted by Aedes aegypti, are a constant threat to inhabitants of tropical regions of the planet. Synthetic chemicals are commonly used as a strategy to control them; however, these products are known to persist ...
Víctor Álvarez Valverde +2 more
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Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020 Essential oils from aerial parts of the herbs Peganum harmala and Nepeta cataria, and leaves of the tree Phellodendron amurense were analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS, and their larvicidal activities were assayed on the early fourth instar larvae of Aedes ...
Shengxiang Yang +7 more
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Larvicidal Activity of Hemp Extracts and Cannabidiol against the Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti [PDF]
InsectsTo mitigate pyrethroid resistance in mosquito vectors of emerging and re-emerging human pathogens, there is an urgent need to discover insecticides with novel modes of action.
Erick J. Martínez Rodríguez +5 more
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