Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation
Over the last decades, the geographical distribution of certain mosquito species carrying vector-borne diseases has considerably expanded. They represent a major health concern as they transmit pathogens causing alarming epidemics. In the absence of vaccines for most of the mosquito-borne diseases,...
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| description | Over the last decades, the geographical distribution of certain mosquito species carrying vector-borne diseases has considerably expanded. They represent a major health concern as they transmit pathogens causing alarming epidemics. In the absence of vaccines for most of the mosquito-borne diseases, the use of topical mosquito repellents is one of the main measures to prevent human-mosquito contacts. Synthetic repellents are the most used mosquito repellents. However, several concerns about their safety for consumers have led to a growing demand of natural alternatives. Here we present an overview of the most commonly used natural-based mosquito repellents: repellent activity, biological action, composition, stereochemical structure (when appropriate) and syntheses, paradoxically far from being eco-friendly. We discuss on future prospective that would combine sustainable chemical processes and synergistic effects promising for the development of natural, safe and efficient topical repellents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cbc01f965d18457785b7084bd5d16eb82022-12-21T23:40:19ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution2296-701X2020-02-01810.3389/fevo.2020.00008499267Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and PreparationClaude Grison0David Carrasco1Franck Pelissier2Alexandra Moderc3Laboratory of Bio-inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations, ChimEco (UMR 5021), University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, FranceMIVEGEC, University of Montpellier, IRD, CNRS, Montpellier, FranceLaboratory of Bio-inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations, ChimEco (UMR 5021), University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, FranceLaboratory of Bio-inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations, ChimEco (UMR 5021), University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, FranceOver the last decades, the geographical distribution of certain mosquito species carrying vector-borne diseases has considerably expanded. They represent a major health concern as they transmit pathogens causing alarming epidemics. In the absence of vaccines for most of the mosquito-borne diseases, the use of topical mosquito repellents is one of the main measures to prevent human-mosquito contacts. Synthetic repellents are the most used mosquito repellents. However, several concerns about their safety for consumers have led to a growing demand of natural alternatives. Here we present an overview of the most commonly used natural-based mosquito repellents: repellent activity, biological action, composition, stereochemical structure (when appropriate) and syntheses, paradoxically far from being eco-friendly. We discuss on future prospective that would combine sustainable chemical processes and synergistic effects promising for the development of natural, safe and efficient topical repellents.https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2020.00008/fullmosquitobio-sourced repellentessential oilsynergychemosensation |
| spellingShingle | Claude Grison David Carrasco Franck Pelissier Alexandra Moderc Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution mosquito bio-sourced repellent essential oil synergy chemosensation |
| title | Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation |
| title_full | Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation |
| title_fullStr | Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation |
| title_short | Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation |
| title_sort | reflexion on bio sourced mosquito repellents nature activity and preparation |
| topic | mosquito bio-sourced repellent essential oil synergy chemosensation |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2020.00008/full |
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