Activation of innate immunity selectively compromises mitochondrial complex I, proline oxidation and flight activity in the major arbovirus vector Aedes aegypti
A. Gaviraghi, A. B. Barletta, T. L. Alves E Silva, M. P. Oliveira, M. Sorgine, M. Oliveira
This study shows that activating innate immunity in Aedes aegypti reduces mitochondrial complex I activity, proline oxidation, and flight activity, indicating a trade-off between immunity and dispersal.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2023 · PreprintBiochemistry