title: The role of microRNAs in Anopheles biology-an emerging research field.
abstract: In the last years, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been established as important post-transcriptional regulators of critical physiological processes in animals and plants. Here, we summarize what is known about miRNA biosynthesis, expression and function in the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles gambiae with a particular emphasis on the mosquito-parasite interactions. We discuss the important gaps in the current knowledge, including the potential of miRNA manipulation for future vector control strategies.
authors.affiliation: Vector Biology Unit, Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lampe
authors.affiliation: Vector Biology Unit, Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Levashina
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles / Q000196:embryology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000469:parasitology*; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation / Q000235:genetics*; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions / Q000235:genetics*; D008018:Life Cycle Stages; D008288:Malaria / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission; D035683:MicroRNAs / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000235:genetics*; D010961:Plasmodium / Q000254:growth & development*
chemical_list: D035683:MicroRNAs
keywords:  Anopheles gambiae ;  Plasmodium ; microRNA; vector competence