Olfaction inAnophelesmosquitoes
Abstract
As vectors of disease, mosquitoes are a global threat to human health. The Anopheles mosquito is the deadliest mosquito species as the insect vector of the malaria-causing parasite, which kills hundreds of thousands every year. These mosquitoes are reliant on their sense of smell (olfaction) to guide most of their behaviors, and a better understanding of Anopheles olfaction identifies opportunities for reducing the spread of malaria. This review takes a detailed look at Anopheles olfaction. We explore a range of topics from chemosensory receptors, olfactory neurons, and sensory appendages to behaviors guided by olfaction (including host-seeking, foraging, oviposition, and mating), to vector management strategies that target mosquito olfaction. We identify many research areas that remain to be addressed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/chemse/bjab021
Entities
People
- Ali Afify
- Christopher J. Potter
- Darya Task
- Joanna K Konopka
- Joshua Raji
- Katelynn Deibel
- Randy Lawrence
- Sarah Maguire
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- National Institutes of Health
- United States Department of Defense