Microbiota in anopheles mosquito and their implications for vector control
摘要
Tremendous increase in vector borne diseases poses potential threat to human healthcare. Anopheles mosquitoes are primary vector for transmission of human malaria. Mosquito associated microbiome are arising as fascinating area of research, representing novel platform to develop new and ecofriendly vector control strategies. Extensive research revealed that symbiotic microbiome has profound impact on vector development, immunity, plasmodial infections as well as disease transmission dynamics. Unraveling dynamic interactions between Anopheles, microbiota and Plasmodium is imminent for the successful implantation of microbiota-based vector control approaches. Keeping in view, this present review elucidates the specific microbial composition, abundance and variability associated with diverse Anopheles species and highlights the various factors such as life stages, habitat, feeding behavior and tissue-specific that shapes microbial composition. Diverse symbiont microbiota residing in Anopheles (Serratia, Asaia, Wolbachia) reported to inhibit the development of Plasmodial infection. These symbiotic microbes (wild or engineered) can trigger host immune system, secrete effector molecules or compete with invading pathogens to prevent the parasite proliferation inside the host. Overall, the present review provides comprehensive information on Anopheles associated microbiota and innovative microbial mediated strategies that provide novel paradigm for more feasible, self-sustaining and tailored approaches to control malaria transmission and protect global health.