Publications by authors named "Jessica C Nevoa"
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- Rhodnius prolixus is a key insect in studying Chagas disease and has had its genome sequenced, leading to research on how gene expression affects behavior and adaptation to its environment.
- The study utilized RNA sequencing to analyze gene expression in the brains of starved fifth instar nymphs, focusing on neuromodulatory genes related to neuropeptides, receptors, and neurotransmitters.
- The findings suggest that understanding these highly expressed genes can lead to new pest control strategies and highlight the need for further research on gene expression in specific brain areas.
is a potential vector of (Tc), the causative agent of Chagas disease. The salivary glands (SGs) and intestine (INT) are actively required during blood feeding. The saliva from SGs is injected into the vertebrate host, modulating immune responses and favoring feeding for INT digestion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTriatomines are hematophagous arthropod vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas Disease. Panstrongylus lignarius, also known as Panstrongylus herreri, is considered one of the most versatile triatomines because it can parasitize different hosts, it is found in different habitats and countries, it has sylvatic, peridomestic and domestic behavior and it is a very important vector of Chagas disease, especially in Peru. Molecules produced and secreted by salivary glands and fat body are considered of important adaptational value for triatomines because, among other functions, they subvert the host haemostatic, inflammatory and immune systems and detoxify or protect them against environmental aggressors.
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