Can Anopheles gambiae Be Infected with Wolbachia pipientis? Insights from an In Vitro System
JL Rasgon, X Ren, M Petridis - Applied and environmental …, 2006 - Am Soc Microbiol
Wolbachia pipientis are maternally inherited endosymbionts associated with cytoplasmic
incompatibility, a potential mechanism to drive transgenic traits into Anopheles populations …
incompatibility, a potential mechanism to drive transgenic traits into Anopheles populations …
The Virulent Wolbachia Strain wMelPop Efficiently Establishes Somatic Infections in the Malaria Vector Anopheles gambiae
C Jin, X Ren, JL Rasgon - Applied and environmental …, 2009 - Am Soc Microbiol
Wolbachia pipientis bacteria are maternally inherited endosymbionts that are of interest to
control the Anopheles mosquito vectors of malaria. Wolbachia does not infect Anopheles …
control the Anopheles mosquito vectors of malaria. Wolbachia does not infect Anopheles …
Stable high-density and maternally inherited Wolbachia infections in Anopheles moucheti and Anopheles demeilloni mosquitoes
Wolbachia, a widespread bacterium that can reduce pathogen transmission in mosquitoes,
has recently been reported to be present in Anopheles (An.) species. In wild populations of …
has recently been reported to be present in Anopheles (An.) species. In wild populations of …
Wolbachia Infections Are Virulent and Inhibit the Human Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Falciparum in Anopheles Gambiae
Endosymbiotic Wolbachia bacteria are potent modulators of pathogen infection and
transmission in multiple naturally and artificially infected insect species, including important …
transmission in multiple naturally and artificially infected insect species, including important …
Wolbachia Infections in Anopheles gambiae Cells: Transcriptomic Characterization of a Novel Host-Symbiont Interaction
The endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia is being investigated as a potential control agent in
several important vector insect species. Recent studies have shown that Wolbachia can …
several important vector insect species. Recent studies have shown that Wolbachia can …
Is Anopheles gambiae a Natural Host of Wolbachia?
E Chrostek, M Gerth - MBio, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT Wolbachia (Alphaproteobacteria, Rickettsiales) is an intraovarially transmitted
symbiont of insects able to exert striking phenotypes, including reproductive manipulations …
symbiont of insects able to exert striking phenotypes, including reproductive manipulations …
Evidence of natural Wolbachia infections in field populations of Anopheles gambiae
Wolbachia are maternally transmitted intracellular bacteria that invade insect populations by
manipulating their reproduction and immunity and thus limiting the spread of numerous …
manipulating their reproduction and immunity and thus limiting the spread of numerous …
Wolbachia strain wAlbB enhances infection by the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium berghei in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes
Wolbachia, a common bacterial endosymbiont of insects, has been shown to protect its
hosts against a wide range of pathogens. However, not all strains exert a protective effect on …
hosts against a wide range of pathogens. However, not all strains exert a protective effect on …
Natural Wolbachia infections are common in the major malaria vectors in Central Africa
During the last decade, the endosymbiont bacterium Wolbachia has emerged as a
biological tool for vector disease control. However, for long time, it was believed that …
biological tool for vector disease control. However, for long time, it was believed that …
Wolbachia Stimulates Immune Gene Expression and Inhibits Plasmodium Development in Anopheles gambiae
The over-replicating w MelPop strain of the endosymbiont Wolbachia pipientis has recently
been shown to be capable of inducing immune upregulation and inhibition of pathogen …
been shown to be capable of inducing immune upregulation and inhibition of pathogen …