Human Defensin 5 Inhibits <i>Plasmodium yoelii</i> Development in <i>Anopheles stephensi</i> by Promoting Innate Immune Response

Malaria poses a serious threat to human health. Existing vector-based interventions have shortcomings, such as environmental pollution, strong resistance to chemical insecticides, and the slow effects of biological insecticides. Therefore, the need to develop novel strategies for controlling malaria...

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Main Authors: Tingting Liu, Jing Wang, Xin Li, Shasha Yu, Dan Zheng, Zhilong Liu, Xuesen Yang, Ying Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/9/8/169