Sex pheromone and period gene characterization of Lutzomyia longipalpis sensu lato (Lutz & Neiva) (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Posadas, Argentina

Salomón, Oscar D. and Araki, Alejandra S. and Hamilton, James G.C. and Acardi, Soraya A. and Peixoto, Alexandre A. (2010) Sex pheromone and period gene characterization of Lutzomyia longipalpis sensu lato (Lutz & Neiva) (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Posadas, Argentina. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 105 (7). pp. 928-930. ISSN 0074-0276

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Abstract

Lutzomyia longipalpis s.l. is the primary vector of Leishmania (L.) infantum in the New World. In this study, male Lutzomyia longipalpis specimens from Posadas, Argentina were characterized for two polymorphic markers: The male sex pheromone and the period (per) gene. The male sex pheromone was identified as (S)-9-methylgermacrene-B, the same compound produced by Lu. longipalpis from Paraguay and many populations from Brazil. The analysis of per gene sequences revealed that the population from Argentina is significantly differentiated from previously studied Brazilian populations. Marker studies could contribute to the understanding of the distribution and spread of urban American visceral leishmaniasis, thus aiding in the design of regional surveillance and control strategies.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? lutzomyia longipalpisperiod genesex pheromonemicrobiology (medical) ??
ID Code:
137174
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Deposited On:
30 Sep 2019 22:19
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Yes
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Published
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