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Reproductive aspects of Chagas disease vectors (Hemiptera, Triatominae) with anatomical teratologies

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Author(s):
Chaboli Alevi, Kaio Cesar [1, 2] ; Augustoa, Yuri [1] ; de Oliveira, Jader [3] ; Belintani, Tiago [3] ; da Silva, Lucas Abrantes [3] ; da Rosa, Joao Aristeu [3] ; Vilela Azeredo-Oliveira, Maria Tercllia [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho IB, Inst Biociencias Letras & Ciencias Exatas, Dept Biol, Rua Cristovao Colombo 2265, BR-15054000 Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho FE, Fac Engn Ilha Solteira, Dept Biol & Zootecnia, Ave Brasil 56, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut, Dept Ciencias Biol, FCFAR UNESP, Rodovia Araraquara Jau Km 1, BR-14801902 Araraquara, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Acta Tropica; v. 185, p. 251-254, SEP 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

As Chagas disease has no cure, vector control is the most effective method of preventing this neglected disease. Generally the anatomical teratologies are associated with hormonal dysfunction of the corpus allatum (juvenile hormone), presents genetic basis or unfavorable conditions, and are recessive and not sex linked. Thus, we characterize the male gonads and spermatogenesis of triatomines with anatomical teratologies to evaluate if the malformations interfere in the gametogenesis of these vectors. All teratogenic triatomines analyzed did not present presented gonadal dysgenesis and alterations in spermatogenesis. Thus, we characterize the presence of anatomical teratologies in some species of triatomines and demonstrate that these malformations in the external morphology do not interfere in the gonads and gametogenesis of these vectors. In addition, although new studies with the corpus allatum should be conducted we suggesting that the use of juvenile hormones does not present effectiveness in the reproductive control of these vectors. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/19764-0 - Cytotaxonomy and chromosomal evolution in Triatominae subfamily
Grantee:Kaio Cesar Chaboli Alevi
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate