Vitellogenin genes are transcribed in Culex quinquefasciatus ovary

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first time that vitellogenin transcripts are observed in mosquito ovaries. Studies to determine if Vg transcripts are translated into proteins and their contribution to the reproductive success of the mosquito need to be further investigated.PMID:37466532 | PMC:PMC10368008 | DOI:10.1590/0074-02760220143

Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - July 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alexandre S Moura Andr é Luis Costa-da-Silva Pedro S Peixoto Ceres Maciel Andr é F Cardoso Source Type: research