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Relationship between knockdown resistance, metabolic detoxification and organismal resistance to pyrethroids in Anopheles sinensis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Zhong Daibin, Chang Xuelian, Zhou Guofa, He Zhengbo, Fu Fengyang, Yan Zhentian, Zhu Guoding, Xu Tielong, Bonizzoni Mariangela, Wang Mei-Hui, Cui Liwang, Zheng Bin, Chen Bin, Yan Guiyun
Abstract excerpt
Anopheles sinensis is the most important vector of malaria in Southeast Asia, including China. Currently, the most effective measure to prevent malaria transmission relies on vector control through the use of insecticides, primarily pyrethroids. Extensive use of insecticides poses strong selection pressure on mosquito populations for resistance. Resistance to insecticides can arise due to mutations in the...
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