ArticlePest management science2026
Small molecules as arthropod kinin receptor antagonists, feeding modulators, or novel mosquitocidal agents.
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backgroundAedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes are primary vectors for numerous human and animal pathogens and each pose significant global health threats. The worldwide problem of insecticide resistance prompted the search for novel targets and 'lead' insecticidal chemistries for these two species.
resultsThe insecticidal activity and other biological effects of selected small molecules derived from an original random in-house chemical library of 20 000 compounds were investigated against mosquitoes. A multipronged approach included a cell-based recombinant Aedes kinin receptor screen for potential antagonists, and the structure-activity relationships. Out of the 88 small molecules investigated, seven kinin receptor full antagonists were identified, among which the small molecule SACC-0048555 was myoinhibitory of the mosquito hindgut contraction, increased female sugar-feeding behavior, and potentiated mortality by malathion, all consistent with antagonism of the kinin system. Two identified structurally related molecules, SACC-0039590 and SACC-0428788, were not kinin receptor antagonists but were adulticidal for both mosquito species at sub-micromolar levels when applied topically and through tarsal contact, and disrupted feeding when applied at a concentration that kills 25% of the tested population (LC
conclusionThe activity of these small molecules, and their likely novel mode of action, offer a promising pathway for developing feeding stimulants for attractive targeted sugar baits and are chemical leads for future insecticide development. © 2026 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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