Protocol for RNAi assays in adult mosquitoes (A. gambiae)

J Vis Exp. 2007:(5):230. doi: 10.3791/230. Epub 2007 Jul 4.

Abstract

Reverse genetic approaches have proven extremely useful for determining which genes underly resistance to vector pathogens in mosquitoes. This video protocol illustrates a method used by the Dimopoulos lab to inject dsRNA into Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, which harbor the malaria parasite. The technique manipulating the injection setup and injecting dsRNA into the thorax is illustrated.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles / genetics*
  • Anopheles / parasitology
  • Injections / methods
  • Malaria / transmission
  • RNA Interference*
  • RNA, Double-Stranded / administration & dosage*
  • Thorax

Substances

  • RNA, Double-Stranded