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VOL. 8, ISSUE 11 (2023)
Vector borne diseases and their control strategies on Anopheles sp, Aedes sp, and Chironomus sp: An overview focused on nanoparticles and its mode of action
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Shashank V, Sanjota K Petkar, Vaishnavi Ganapathi Acharya
Abstract
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) exist in intricate socio-ecological
systems, and their impacts extend far beyond human health, affecting various
aspects of our world. It is clear that vector-borne illnesses are a part of a
complex web of interactions, even if prior research has concentrated on the
direct effects of these diseases on human health and death. Vector-borne
diseases are intricately linked to environment, ecology, diseases, and societal
responses, creating feedback loops in fuel disease transmission. Consequently,
they have left an indelible mark on human history. There has been significant
interest in utilization of nanoparticles, synthesized through different methods,
as innovative pesticides. Numerous studies have explored the toxic effect against
a wide range of pests and insect vectors, particular attention is given to
mosquitoes. A few prominent exceptions are silica, alumina, silver, and
graphene oxide nanoparticles in respect to insects, but overall, our knowledge
of the specific processes by which nanoparticles operate against insects and
mites is still rather restricted. Metal nanoparticles have been found to
interact with phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S) in proteins and its nucleic acids,
leading to reduced membrane permeability, denaturation of enzyme, and cell
death. Additionally, silver nanoparticles have been observed to regulate key
insect genes, resulting in decreased synthesis of proteins and release of gonadotrophin
that in turn leads to abnormalities and reproductive failures. In the final
section, we critically examine the research trends in insect nanotoxicology,
highlighting the significant challenges in predicting the ecotoxicity
implications stemming from the present world application of nanoparticles as
pesticides.
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Pages:28-33
How to cite this article:
Shashank V, Sanjota K Petkar, Vaishnavi Ganapathi Acharya "Vector borne diseases and their control strategies on <i>Anopheles sp</i>, <i>Aedes sp</i>, and <i>Chironomus sp</i>: An overview focused on nanoparticles and its mode of action". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 11, 2023, Pages 28-33
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