A Microarray-based Analysis of Transcriptional Compartmentalization in the Alimentary Canal of Anopheles gambiae

Although the basic anatomical sub-divisions of the larval mosquito gut were established several decades ago, information regarding their exact physiological roles is rather scarce. Several studies have reported differences between larval gut compartments in various morphological and physiological aspects. Unfortunately, the fragmentary and incomplete nature of this information makes it hard to establish clear links to the specific and/or unique physiological roles of each gut region.

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Neira Oviedo M, Vanekeris L, Corena-McLeod MD, Linser PJ