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Recent Developments in Nanotechnology for Detection and Control of Aedes aegypti-Borne Diseases

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Author(s):
Campos, Estefania Vangelie Ramos [1] ; de Oliveira, Jhones Luiz [2] ; Abrantes, Daniele Carvalho [2] ; Rogerio, Carolina Barbara [2] ; Bueno, Carolina [2] ; Miranda, Vanessa Regina [2] ; Monteiro, Renata Aparecida [2] ; Fraceto, Leonardo Fernandes [2]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Fed Univ ABC, Human & Nat Sci Ctr, Santo Andre, SP - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ Unesp, Inst Sci & Technol, Sorocaba - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Review article
Source: FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY; v. 8, FEB 20 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Arboviruses such as yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and zika are transmitted mainly by the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti. Especially in the tropics, inefficacy of mosquito control causes arboviruses outbreaks every year, affecting the general population with debilitating effects in infected individuals. Several strategies have been tried to control the proliferation of A. aegypti using physical, biological, and chemical control measures. Other methods are currently under research and development, amongst which the use of nanotechnology has attracted a lot of attention of the researchers in relation to the production of more effective repellents and larvicides with less toxicity, and development of rapid sensors for the detection of virus infections. In this review, the utilization of nano-based formulations on control and diagnosis of mosquito-borne diseases were discussed. We also emphasizes the need for future research for broad commercialization of nano-based formulations in world market aiming a positive impact on public health. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/24402-1 - pH AND TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE DRUG NANOCARRIERS FOR SKIN APPLICATIONS
Grantee:Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 18/02404-5 - Hydrogels containing the geraniol and icaridine repellents encapsulated in zein nanoparticles as an alternative to combat arboviruses
Grantee:Carolina Barbara Rogerio
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation