| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5921867 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2011 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Twelve OBP, two “plus-C” OBP, and two SNMP genes likely encode olfactory proteins in the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus based on their high enrichment in antennae compared to non-olfactory tissues. ⺠Olfactory genes in Culex quinquefasciatus have putative orthologs in other mosquito species, suggesting they might ensure similar functions. ⺠Two genes, one “plus-C” OBP and one OBP, might be involved more specifically in female olfactory behaviors, based on their enrichment in female antennae compared to male antennae. ⺠Eight genes are transcribed at very high levels in antennae compared to CquiOR7, suggesting they might encode highly abundant olfactory proteins.
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Authors
Julien Pelletier, Walter S. Leal,