ArticlePloS one2024
Odorant receptors for floral- and plant-derived volatiles in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae).
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- DNA barcoding and olfactory identification of attractive nectar sources forbioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Functional characterization of AsOBP21f, an odorant-binding protein involved in human odor detection in the malaria vector Anopheles sinensis.Parasites & vectors · 2026Article
- The olfactory neurobiology and chemical ecology of mosquito attraction to plant nutrient sources.Proceedings. Biological sciences · 2025Review
- The chemosensory world of mosquitoes: olfactory receptors and their role in blocking mosquito-borne disease transmission.Parasites & vectors · 2025Review
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- Multi-omics profiling reveals associations between gut microbiota and olfactory gene expression in mosquitoes.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Adult mosquitoes require regular sugar meals, including nectar, to survive in natural habitats. Both males and females locate potential sugar sources using sensory proteins called odorant receptors (ORs) activated by plant volatiles to orient toward flowers or honeydew. The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762), possesses a large gene family of ORs, many of which are likely to detect floral odors. In this study, we have uncovered ligand-receptor pairings for a suite of Aedes aegypti ORs using a panel of environmentally relevant, plant-derived volatile chemicals and a heterologous expression system. Our results support the hypothesis that these odors mediate sensory responses to floral odors in the mosquito's central nervous system, thereby influencing appetitive or aversive behaviors. Further, these ORs are well conserved in other mosquitoes, suggesting they function similarly in diverse species. This information can be used to assess mosquito foraging behavior and develop novel control strategies, especially those that incorporate mosquito bait-and-kill technologies.
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