A naturally isolated symbiotic bacterium suppresses flavivirus transmission by Aedes mosquitoes
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
384(6693)
Published: April 18, 2024
The
commensal
microbiota
of
the
mosquito
gut
plays
a
complex
role
in
determining
vector
competence
for
arboviruses.
In
this
study,
we
identified
bacterium
from
field
Aedes
albopictus
mosquitoes
named
Rosenbergiella
sp.
YN46
(
Rosenbergiella_
YN46)
that
rendered
refractory
to
infection
with
dengue
and
Zika
viruses.
Inoculation
1.6
×
10
3
colony
forming
units
(CFUs)
into
A.
effectively
prevents
viral
infection.
Mechanistically,
secretes
glucose
dehydrogenase
Ry
GDH),
which
acidifies
lumen
fed
mosquitoes,
causing
irreversible
conformational
changes
flavivirus
envelope
protein
prevent
entry
cells.
semifield
conditions,
exhibits
effective
transstadial
transmission
blocks
virus
by
newly
emerged
adult
mosquitoes.
prevalence
is
greater
low-dengue
areas
(52.9
~91.7%)
than
those
dengue-endemic
regions
(0
~6.7%).
may
offer
an
safe
lead
biocontrol.
Language: Английский
Penicillium-Infected Apples Benefit Larval Development of Conogethes punctiferalis via Alterations of Their Gut Bacteria Community and Gene Expression
Qian Li,
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Wanying Li,
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Zhiying Jin
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et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(14), P. 7774 - 7783
Published: April 2, 2024
Pathogenic
microorganisms
can
impact
the
behavior
and
physiology
of
herbivores
by
direct
or
indirect
means.
This
study
demonstrated
that
yellow
peach
moth
Conogethes
punctiferalis
larvae
feeding
on
Penicillium-infected
apples
exhibited
significantly
longer
body
length
weight
parameters
compared
to
control
group.
The
sequencing
gut
16S
rRNA
showed
a
significant
increase
in
diversity
abundance
bacteria
apples.
Additionally,
transcriptomic
larval
indicated
upregulation
genes
related
digestion
cuticle
formation
after
consuming
Furthermore,
enzyme
activity
assays
revealed
notable
changes
trypsin
lipase
activity.
Consequently,
these
alterations
microbiota
structure,
diversity,
gene
expression
levels
may
underlie
observed
growth
developmental
variations
C.
mediated
pathogenic
microorganisms.
holds
theoretical
significance
for
deeper
understanding
tripartite
interaction
among
microorganisms,
insects,
plants
as
well
development
novel
pest
measures
based
microbiota.
Language: Английский
Heavy metal exposure reduces larval gut microbiota diversity of the rice striped stem borer, Chilo suppressalis
Jie Wang,
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Hexi Huang,
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Hailin Yang
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et al.
Ecotoxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(9), P. 973 - 983
Published: July 27, 2024
Language: Английский
Shaping the environment – Drosophila suzukii larvae construct their own niche
iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(12), P. 111341 - 111341
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Language: Английский
Entomopathogenic Bacillus cereus impairs the fitness of the spotted‐wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii
Nana He,
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Shaojie Zhou,
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Chuanming Zhou
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et al.
Insect Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
Drosophila
suzukii
is
a
notorious
pest
which
causes
devastating
damage
to
thin‐skinned
fruits,
and
the
larvae
feed
on
fruit,
causing
extensive
agricultural
economic
loss.
The
current
application
of
insecticides
manage
this
results
in
serious
resistance
environmental
hazards,
so
an
alternative
strategy
for
D.
biocontrol
urgently
needed.
Here,
we
reported
that
entomopathogenic
Bacillus
cereus
has
potential
.
We
isolated
identified
bacterial
strain,
B.
H1,
was
detrimental
fitness
both
progenies
parents.
robustly
repelled
depositing
eggs
halves
with
metabolites
H1.
Both
males
females
were
susceptible
H1
significantly
arrested
larval
development
at
least
40%
lethal
larvae.
median
time
(LT50)
challenged
3
2
d,
respectively.
Moreover,
disrupted
intestinal
integrity
pH
value
resulted
increase
load
guts
hemolymph.
Mechanistically,
infection
led
activation
dual
oxidase
(DUOX)‐ROS‐Jun
N‐terminal
kinase
(JNK)
pathway.
findings
showed
entomopathogen
could
potentially
act
as
biological
control
agent
against
,
advancing
fundamental
concepts
integrated
management
programs
Language: Английский
Microorganism Diversity Found in Blatta orientalis L. (Blattodea: Blattidae) Cuticle and Gut Collected in Urban Environments
Insects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 903 - 903
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Pest
cockroaches
share
urban
habitats
with
us;
their
prevalence
in
areas
prompts
concerns
regarding
effect
on
human
health,
as
synanthropic
often
host
pathogenic
microorganisms.
Nonetheless,
microbial
associates
these
insects
can
also
be
related
to
biology,
contributing
physiological
homeostasis
and
reproductive
success.
In
this
article,
we
present
detail,
for
the
first
time,
bacterial
community
associated
oriental
cockroach
Language: Английский
A symbiotic mosquito‐gut bacterium for flavivirus control
Jinglin Wang,
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Yibin Zhu,
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Jun Leng
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et al.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12)
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
Dengue
virus
(DENV)
and
Zika
(ZIKV)
have
emerged
as
major
global
public
health
challenges,
causing
numerous
infections
fatalities
each
year.
However,
current
measures,
including
vaccines
treatments,
are
often
limited
or
ineffective.
This
highlights
the
urgent
need
for
novel
preventive
strategies
to
control
spread
of
key
mosquito‐borne
viruses
like
DENV
ZIKV.
In
a
recent
study
published
in
Science,
Zhang
et
al.
isolated
bacterium
named
Rosenbergiella
_YN46
from
gut
field‐caught
Aedes
albopictus
mosquitoes
Yunnan
Province,
China.
commentary
reviews
their
findings,
on
April
19,
2024,
which
describe
symbiotic
Rosenbergiella_YN46
its
ability
block
flavivirus
transmission,
both
The
shows
promising
potential
future
dengue
fever
prevention
provides
valuable
insights
into
biological
approach
controlling
viral
diseases.
Language: Английский
Insecticidal Activity of Bacillus cereus against the Spotted Wing Drosophila
Nana He,
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shaojie Zhou,
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Chuanming Zhou
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Abstract
Drosophila
suzukii
(
D.
)
is
a
notorious
pest
that
causes
devastating
damage
to
thin-skinned
fruits
because
female
flies
use
serrated
ovipositor
pierce
the
skin
of
ripening
and
lay
eggs
in
flesh
with
ovipositor.
The
current
application
insecticides
manage
this
has
led
serious
resistance
environmental
hazards,
so
there
an
urgent
need
for
alternative
strategies.
In
present
work,
we
reported
identifying
potential
entomopathogen
Bacillus
cereus
H1
B.
H1)
from
their
habitat
was
lethal
adults
following
ingestion.
First,
isolated
identified
morbid
pupae.
Next,
robustly
arrested
development
fly
progeny.
Moreover,
exerted
adverse
effect
on
survival
locomotion
adult
flies.
Mechanistically,
disrupted
intestinal
homeostasis
triggered
oxidative
innate
immunity,
resulting
death
within
5
days.
To
best
our
understanding,
study
first
investigate
role
managing
,
suggesting
it
could
be
suitable
candidate
biopesticides
suzukii.
Future
studies
exploit
mechanism
underlying
pathogenicity
toward
Spotted
Wing
would
improve
knowledge
ecology
host-entomopathogen
interactions
nature.
Language: Английский