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Carl Lowenberger

Researcher at Simon Fraser University

Publications -  81
Citations -  3435

Carl Lowenberger is an academic researcher from Simon Fraser University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Aedes aegypti & Innate immune system. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 76 publications receiving 2965 citations. Previous affiliations of Carl Lowenberger include University of Wisconsin-Madison & McGill University.

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Genome of Rhodnius prolixus, an insect vector of Chagas disease, reveals unique adaptations to hematophagy and parasite infection

Rafael D. Mesquita, +131 more
TL;DR: The first genome sequence of a nondipteran insect vector of an important human parasitic disease is described, which provides critical information on the physiology and evolution of this important vector species and should be instrumental for the development of innovative disease control methods.
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Innate immune response of Aedes aegypti.

TL;DR: The molecules involved in the response of Aedes aegypti to pathogens, and the potential role of these peptides against eukaryotic parasites ingested and transmitted by mosquitoes are discussed.
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Larvicidal and oviposition‐altering activity of monoterpenoids, trans‐anithole and rosemary oil to the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

TL;DR: This study quantified the lethal and sublethal effects of several phytochemical compounds against all larval stages of Aedes aegypti, providing information that ultimately may have potential in mosquito control programs through acute toxicity and/or the ability to alter reproductive behaviors.
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Cloning and analysis of a cecropin gene from the malaria vector mosquito, Anopheles gambiae.

TL;DR: The isolation of cDNA and genomic clones encoding a cecropin antibacterial peptide from the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles gambiae was described and the locus was mapped to polytene division 1C of the X chromosome.
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Insect immunity : isolation of three novel inducible antibacterial defensins from the vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti

TL;DR: The amino acid sequences clearly show that the three peptides are novel isoforms of the insect defensin family of antibacterial peptides, which are potently active against Gram-positive bacteria and against one of the Gram-negative bacteria that were tested.