I had no idea that mutations in the vgsc gene could vary so widely across different mosquito populations, this could have serious implications for public health if these vectors become harder to control.
“Mutations and intron polymorphisms in voltage-gated sodium channel genes of different geographic populations of Culex pipiens pallens/Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus in China - Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Infectious Diseases of Poverty - BioMed Centra”
“Mutations and intron polymorphisms in voltage-gated sodium channel genes of different geographic populations of Culex pipiens pallens/Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus in China - Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Infectious Diseases of Poverty - BioMed Centra”
Background Culex pipiens pallens and Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus are the dominant species of Culex mosquitoes in China and important disease vectors. Long-term use of insecticides can cause mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel (vgsc) gene of m