The role of microRNAs in Anopheles biology—an emerging research field. (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lampe, L.; Levashina, E. A.
• Other Names: Britton Collette guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Parasite immunology. Volume 39:Number 2(2017:Feb.)
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• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: Anopheles gambiae -- microRNA -- Plasmodium -- vector competence; Veterinary parasitology -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Host-parasite relationships -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; 571.96
• DOI: 10.1111/pim.12405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-9838

Abstract

Summary: In the last years, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been established as important post‐transcriptional regulators of critical physiological processes in animals and plants. Here, we summarize what is known about miRNA biosynthesis, expression and function in the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles gambiae with a particular emphasis on the mosquito‐parasite interactions. We discuss the important gaps in the current knowledge, including the potential of miRNA manipulation for future vector control strategies.