Dissection of midgut and salivary glands from Ae. aegypti mosquitoes.
The mosquito midgut and salivary glands are key entry and exit points for pathogens such as Plasmodium parasites and Dengue viruses. This video protocol demonstrates dissection techniques for removal of the midgut and salivary glands from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
Coleman
Judy
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Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of California, Irvine, USA.
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Jennifer
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James
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D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D004064:Digestive System; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D012469:Salivary Glands