Publications by authors named "Bernadette A Hritzo"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on understanding how the midgut cells of the mosquito Anopheles gambiae manage oxidative stress, particularly when exposed to a strong oxidizing agent, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (tBHP).
- Researchers found that the antioxidant protein AgTrx-1 didn't change levels under various tBHP concentrations, indicating that the midgut might use different mechanisms to deal with reactive oxygen species (ROS).
- A proteomic analysis revealed that the midgut experiences ribosomal/nucleolar stress as a key response to oxidative challenges, suggesting that targeting this stress response could be a new strategy for blocking malaria transmission.
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