[HTML][HTML] Vector-borne viral diseases as a current threat for human and animal health—One Health perspective

W Socha, M Kwasnik, M Larska, J Rola… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Over the last decades, an increase in the emergence or re-emergence of arthropod-borne
viruses has been observed in many regions. Viruses such as dengue, yellow fever, or zika …

[HTML][HTML] Implications of sublethal insecticide exposure and the development of resistance on mosquito physiology, behavior, and pathogen transmission

F Andreazza, EE Oliveira, GF Martins - Insects, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mosquitoes are one of the greatest threats to human lives; they transmit a
wide range of pathogens, including viruses that cause lethal diseases. Mosquitoes are …

[HTML][HTML] A global perspective of entomopathogens as microbial biocontrol agents of insect pests

R Sabbahi, V Hock, K Azzaoui, S Saoiabi… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing global population has created a significant demand for both quality and
quantity of agricultural products, resulting in a significant increase in the use of …

[HTML][HTML] Functional characterization of Vip3Aa from Bacillus thuringiensis reveals the contributions of specific domains to its insecticidal activity

K Jiang, Z Chen, Y Zang, Y Shi, C Shang, X Jiao… - Journal of Biological …, 2023 - ASBMB
Microbially derived, protein-based biopesticides offer a more sustainable pest management
alternative to synthetic pesticides. Vegetative insecticidal proteins (Vip3), multidomain …

Chemical probes to interrogate the extreme environment of mosquito larval guts

LE Guzmán, AN Wijetunge, BF Riske… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Mosquito control methods are vital to curtail the spread of life-threatening illnesses, such as
dengue fever, malaria, and yellow fever. Vector control technologies must be selective to …

Non-invasive three-dimensional electrical activation mapping to predict cardiac resynchronization therapy response: site of latest left ventricular activation relative to …

L Parreira, A Tsyganov, E Artyukhina, K Vernooy… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Pacing remote from the latest electrically activated site (LEAS) in the left ventricle (LV)
may diminish response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). We tested whether …

Biological synthesis of nickel nanoparticles using extracellular metabolites of Bacillus Sphaericus: characterization and vector-borne disease control applications

T Santhoshkumar, RK Govindarajan, C Kamaraj… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we use extracellular metabolites of Bacillus sphaericus culture for the
biosynthesis of nickel nanoparticles (BS@ NiNPs) and potential larvicidal activity against …

[HTML][HTML] New native Bacillus thuringiensis strains induce high insecticidal action against Culex pipiens pallens larvae and adults

X Ma, J Hu, C Ding, R Portieles, H Xu, J Gao, L Du… - BMC microbiology, 2023 - Springer
Mosquitoes of many species are key disease vectors, killing millions of people each year.
Bacillus thuringiensis-based insecticide formulations are largely recognized as among the …

A major conformational change of N‐terminal helices of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab insecticidal protein is necessary for membrane insertion and toxicity

S Pacheco, I Gómez, M Soberón, A Bravo - The FEBS Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pore forming toxins rely on oligomerization for membrane insertion to kill their targets.
Bacillus thuringiensis produces insecticidal Cry‐proteins composed of three domains that …

[HTML][HTML] MosChito rafts as effective and eco-friendly tool for the delivery of a Bacillus thuringiensis-based insecticide to Aedes albopictus larvae

S Pitton, A Negri, G Pezzali, M Piazzoni, S Locarno… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Adult mosquito females, through their bites, are responsible for the transmission of different
zoonotic pathogens. Although adult control represents a pillar for the prevention of disease …