Insect immunity. Induction of cecropin and attacin-like antibacterial factors in the haemolymph of Glossina morsitans morsitans

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Journal of Insect Science

Publication Date

5-27-2008

Abstract

δ-octalactone, produced by several Bovidae, has been suggested as a potential repellant of tsetse fly attack. Racemic δ-octalactone was synthesized via an abbreviated route. The product was assayed against 3-day old starved teneral female tsetse flies, Glossina morsitans morsitans Wiedemann (Diptera: Glossinidae), in a choice wind tunnel and found to be a potent tsetse repellent at doses ≥0.05 mg in 200 μl of paraffin oil (0.05 >p >0.01).

Keywords

Allomone, Bioassay, Choice wind tunnel, Olfaction, Racemic δ-octalactone synthesis

PubMed ID

20298116

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