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Expression pattern of glycoside hydrolase genes in Lutzomyia longipalpis reveals key enzymes involved in larval digestion [PDF]

, 2014
The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis is the most important vector of American Visceral Leishmaniasis. Adults are phytophagous (males and females) or blood feeders (females only), and larvae feed on solid detritus.
Diaz-Albiter, Hector M., Dillon, Rod J., Faria, Maiara do Valle, Genta, Fernando A., Moraes, Caroline da Silva, Sant'Anna, Maurício R. V.   +5 more
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Geographical distribution of American cutaneous leishmaniasis and its phlebotomine vectors (Diptera: Psychodidae) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Parasites & Vectors, 2010
Background American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is a re-emerging disease in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is important to understand both the vector and disease distribution to help design control strategies.
Baton Luke, Galati Eunice, Ribeiro Frederico, da Silva Túllio, Shimabukuro Paloma   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Control of sand flies with attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB) and potential impact on non-target organisms in Morocco [PDF]

, 2015
International audienceBackground: The persistence and geographical expansion of leishmaniasis is a major public health problem that requires the development of effective integrated vector management strategies for sand fly control.
A Hausmann, AB Joshi, Axel Hausmann, B Alexander, CR Davies, D Lee, Daniel L Kline, DP Naranjo, EC Russell, Edita E Revay, EE Revay, Elyes Zhioua, FJ Pratlong, GC Müller, GC Müller, GC Müller, GC Müller, GC Müller, GC Müller, GC Müller, Gunter C Müller, J Alvar, JA Rioux, JC Beier, JC Beier, John C Beier, JS Moore, K Khallaayoune, K Kishore, Khalid Khallaayoune, Kristopher L Arheart, L Orshan, M Kassi, M Maroli, M Tomizawa, N Daulaire, P Desjeux, Rui-De Xue, S Boussaa, SA Allan, SS Amora, U Sharma, V Corbel, Vasiliy D Kravchenko, W Gu, WA Qualls, WA Qualls, Whitney A Qualls, World Health Organization (WHO), World Health Organization (WHO), Y Schlein, Y Schlein, Y Schlein, Yosef Schlein   +53 more
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Parasite load in the blood and skin of dogs naturally infected by Leishmania infantum is correlated with their capacity to infect sand fly vectors [PDF]

, 2016
The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis is primarily responsible for the transmission of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in the New World, and dogs are considered to be the main urban reservoir of this disease. In order to improve the efficacy of control measures,
Barrouin-Melo, Stella Maria, Bastos, Leila Andrade, Bordoni, Marcelo, Borja, Lairton Souza, Fraga, Deborah Bittencourt Mothé, Larangeira, Daniela Farias, Magalhães, Jairo Torres, Solcà, Manuela da Silva, Sousa, Orlando Marcos Farias de, Veras, Patrícia Sampaio Tavares   +9 more
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Factors influencing the presence of sand flies in Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) with special reference to Phlebotomus pernicious, vector of Leishmania infantum [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Although the Mediterranean island of Majorca is an endemic area of leishmaniosis, there is a lack of up-to-date data on its sand fly fauna, the last report dating from 1989.
Alcover Amengual, Maria Magdalena, Ballart Ferrer, J. Cristina, Castillejo González, Soledad, Gállego Culleré, M. (Montserrat), Martín-Sánchez, Joaquina, Portús Vinyeta, Montserrat, Serra, Teresa   +6 more
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Geographic variation in walking activity in the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum

Population Ecology, EarlyView.
This study examined whether there is geographic variation in field populations, focusing on the moving activity in the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum. Results showed significant differences in moving activity among field populations but no correlation with latitude or meteorological factors.
Kentarou Matsumura
wiley   +1 more source

Aerobic bacterial flora of biotic and abiotic compartments of a hyperendemic Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) focus

Parasites & Vectors, 2015
Background Identification of the microflora of the sand fly gut and the environmental distribution of these bacteria are important components for paratransgenic control of Leishmania transmission by sand flies.
Naseh Maleki-Ravasan, Mohammad Ali Oshaghi, Davoud Afshar, Mohammad Hossein Arandian, Sara Hajikhani, Amir Ahmad Akhavan, Bagher Yakhchali, Mohammad Hasan Shirazi, Yavar Rassi, Reza Jafari, Koorosh Aminian, Reza Ali Fazeli-Varzaneh, Ravi Durvasula   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D Concrete Printing of Triply Periodic Minimum Surfaces for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Storage

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A 3D‐printable and carbon‐capturing concrete is developed by replacing cement with diatomaceous earth (DE), which enhances rheology, provides hierarchical porosity, and serves as a nucleation site for carbonation. Maximum absorption of 488.7 gCO2 kgcement−1 is achieved in 7 days, a 142% increase over conventional concrete, and the triply periodic ...
Kun‐Hao Yu, Teng Teng, So Hee Nah, Hua Chai, Yefan Zhi, Kun‐Yu Wang, Yinding Chi, Peter Psarras, Masoud Akbarzadeh, Shu Yang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigations into the characterization, degradation, and applications of biodegradable polymers by mass spectrometry

Mass Spectrometry Reviews, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Biodegradable polymers have been getting more and more attention because of their contribution to the plastic pollution environmental issues and to move towards a circular economy. Nevertheless, biodegradable materials still exhibit various disadvantages restraining a widespread use in the market.
Paola Rizzarelli, Melania Leanza, Marco Rapisarda   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sand fly salivary proteins induce strong cellular immunity in a natural reservoir of visceral leishmaniasis with adverse consequences for Leishmania. [PDF]

PLoS Pathogens, 2009
Immunity to a sand fly salivary protein protects against visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in hamsters. This protection was associated with the development of cellular immunity in the form of a delayed-type hypersensitivity response and the presence of IFN ...
Nicolas Collin, Regis Gomes, Clarissa Teixeira, Lily Cheng, Andre Laughinghouse, Jerrold M Ward, Dia-Eldin Elnaiem, Laurent Fischer, Jesus G Valenzuela, Shaden Kamhawi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source