title: Dissection of midgut and salivary glands from Ae. aegypti mosquitoes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of California, Irvine, USA.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Juhn
authors.forename: Anthony A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D004064:Digestive System; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D012469:Salivary Glands