Identification and characterization of seminal fluid proteins in the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus.

• Main Authors: Kathryn E Boes (Author), José M C Ribeiro (Author), Alex Wong (Author), Laura C Harrington (Author), Mariana F Wolfner (Author), Laura K Sirot (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an important vector for pathogens that affect human health, including the viruses that cause dengue and Chikungunya fevers. It is also one of the world's fastest-spreading invasive species. For these reasons, it is crucial to identify strategies fo...