An odorant receptor from Anopheles sinensis in China is sensitive to oviposition attractants

Abstract Background Anopheles sinensis is an important vector for the spread of malaria in China. Olfactory-related behaviours, particularly oviposition site seeking, offer opportunities for disrupting the disease-transmission process. Results This is the first report of the identification and chara...

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Main Authors: Hongmei Liu, Luhong Liu, Peng Cheng, Xiaodan Huang, Maoqing Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2501-4