Glucose transporter GLUT1 influences Plasmodium berghei infection in Anopheles stephensi

Abstract Background Sugar-feeding provides energy for mosquitoes. Facilitated glucose transporters (GLUTs) are responsible for the uptake of glucose in animals. However, knowledge of GLUTs function in Anopheles spp. is limited. Methods Phylogenetic analysis of GLUTs in Anopheles stephensi was perfor...

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Main Authors: Mengfei Wang, Jingwen Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04155-6