Molecular characterization and evolution of a gene family encoding male-specific reproductive proteins in the African malaria vector <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

Molecular characterization and evolution of a gene family encoding male-specific reproductive proteins in the African malaria vector <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During copulation, the major Afro-tropical malaria vector <it>Anopheles gambiae </it>s.s. transfers male accessory gland (MAG) proteins to females as a solid mass (i.e. the "mating plug"). These proteins are pos...

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Main Authors: Sharakhov Igor V, Masiga Daniel, Morlais Isabelle, George Phillip, Serrao Aurelio, Calzetta Maria, Tammaro Federica, Baldini Francesco, Mancini Emiliano, Rogers David W, Catteruccia Flaminia, della Torre Alessandra
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/292

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