Natural salivary gland barrier curtails Zika virus transmission in Thai Aedes aegypti
Channarong Sartsanga, Kittitat Suksirisawat, Jutharat Pengon, Chatpong Pethrak, Atiporn Saeung, Nunya Chotiwan, Kwanchanok Uppakara, Saranya Thaiudomsup, Phonchanan Pakparnich, Kittipat Aupalee, Kritsana Taai, Rinyaporn Phengchat, Anna Beth Crist, Louis Lambrechts, Natapong Jupatanakul
This study identifies a naturally occurring salivary gland barrier in NAK Ae. aegypti mosquitoes that significantly reduces ZIKV transmission potential, offering a new strategy for vector control.
bioRxiv · Aug 8, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology