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    Enhancing vector refractoriness to trypanosome infection: achievements, challenges and perspectives
    (BMC, 2018-01-01) Kariithi, Henry M.; Meki, Irene K.; Schneider, Daniela I.; De Vooght, Linda; Khamis, Fathiya M.; Geiger, Anne; Demirbas-Uzel, Guler; Vlak, Just M.; Ince, Ikbal Agah; Kelm, Sorge; Njiokou, Flobert; Wamwiri, Florence N.; Malele, Imna I.; Weiss, Brian L.; Abd-Alla, Adly M. M.
    With the absence of effective prophylactic vaccines and drugs against African trypanosomosis, control of this group of zoonotic neglected tropical diseases depends the control of the tsetse fly vector. When applied in an area-wide insect pest management approach, the sterile insect technique (SIT) is effective in eliminating single tsetse species from isolated populations. The need to enhance the effectiveness of SIT led to the concept of investigating tsetse-trypanosome interactions by a consortium of researchers in a five-year (2013-2018) Coordinated Research Project (CRP) organized by the Joint Division of FAO/IAEA. The goal of this CRP was to elucidate tsetse-symbiome-pathogen molecular interactions to improve SIT and SIT-compatible interventions for trypanosomoses control by enhancing vector refractoriness. This would allow extension of SIT into areas with potential disease transmission. This paper highlights the CRP's major achievements and discusses the science-based perspectives for successful mitigation or eradication of African trypanosomosis.
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    Effect of feed supplementation with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Morus indica L. V1 on Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)
    (NATURE PORTFOLIO, 2019-01-01) Some, Sudip; Bulut, Onur; Biswas, Kinkar; Kumar, Anoop; Roy, Anupam; Sen, Ipsita Kumar; Mandal, Amitava; Franco, Octavio L.; Ince, Ikbal Agah; Neog, Kartik; Das, Sandip; Pradhan, Sayantan; Dutta, Subhadeep; Bhattacharjya, Debjoy; Saha, Soumen; Das Mohapatra, Pradeep K.; Bhuimali, Anil; Unni, B. G.; Kati, Ahmet; Mandal, Amit Kumar; Yilmaz, M. Deniz; Ocsoy, Ismail
    Herein, we report the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by a green route using the aqueous leaf extract of Morus indica L. V1. The synthesized AgNPs exhibited maximum UV-Vis absorbance at 460 nm due to surface plasmon resonance. The average diameter (similar to 54 nm) of AgNPs was measured from HR-TEM analysis. EDX spectra also supported the formation of AgNPs, and negative zeta potential value (-14 mV) suggested its stability. Moreover, a shift in the carbonyl stretching (from 1639 cm(-1) to 1630 cm(-1)) was noted in the FT-IR spectra of leaf extract after AgNPs synthesis which confirm the role of natural products present in leaves for the conversion of silver ions to AgNPs. The four bright circular rings (111), (200), (220) and (311) observed in the selected area electron diffraction pattern are the characteristic reflections of face centered cubic crystalline silver. LC-MS/MS study revealed the presence of phytochemicals in the leaf extract which is responsible for the reduction of silver ions. MTT assay was performed to investigate the cytotoxicity of AgNPs against two human cell lines, namely HepG2 and WRL-68. The antibacterial study revealed that MIC value of the synthesized AgNPs was 80 mu g/ml against Escherichia coli K12 and Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC 96). Finally, the synthesized AgNPs at 10 mu g/ml dosages showed beneficial effects on the survivability, body weights of the Bombyx mori L. larvae, pupae, cocoons and shells weights via enhancing the feed efficacy.
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    Bio-molecule functionalized rapid one-pot green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their efficacy toward the multidrug resistant (MDR) gut bacteria of silkworms (Bombyx mori)
    (ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, 2020-01-01) Some, Sudip; Sarkar, Biraj; Biswas, Kinkar; Jana, Tushar Kanti; Bhattacharjya, Debjoy; Dam, Paulami; Mondal, Rittick; Kumar, Anoop; Deb, Apurba Kanti; Sadat, Abdul; Saha, Soumen; Kati, Ahmet; Ocsoy, Ismail; Franco, Octavio L.; Mandal, Amitava; Mandal, Sukhendu; Mandal, Amit Kumar; Ince, Ikbal Agah
    The present study aimed to synthesise bio-molecule functionalized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using leaf extract from mulberry variety S-1635 (Morus albaL.) and to explore its antibacterial efficacy against multidrug resistant (MDR) gut bacteria isolated from natural infection observed from silkworm larvae in rearing conditions. AgNPs formation was established by surface plasmon resonance at 480 nm. The crystallinity of the synthesised AgNPs was checked by HR-TEM and XRD analysis. SEM and TEM characterisation further exhibited the spherical, monodispersed, well scattered nature of the AgNPs with an average particle size of 11.8 nm +/- 2.8. The presence of (111), (200), (220) and (311) planes in Bragg's reflections confirmed the face-cantered-cubic crystalline silver. EDX analysis confirmed the presence of elemental silver. FT-IR spectra revealed functional groups were responsible for the reduction of silver ions. The zeta potential value of -17.3 mV and -25.6 mV was recorded in MH and DMEM/F-12 media, respectively. The LC-QTOF/MS and HRMS spectra disclosed the presence of bioactive compounds like flavonoid, gallic acid, and stigmasterol, which are probably involved in the reduction and functionalization of AgNPs. The antibacterial efficacy of bio-molecule functionalized AgNPs and the naked AgNPs was tested on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated from silkworms and characterized by using 16S rDNA andgyrBgenes. The cytotoxicity of AgNPs was tested on WRL-68, HEK-293, ACHN, and HUH-7 cell lines using MTT assay. This study provides an insight into the application of bio-molecule functionalized AgNPs for combating various silkworm pathogens which severely affect the agro-rural economy of developing countries.
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    Comparative Analysis of Salivary Gland Proteomes of Two Glossina Species that Exhibit Differential Hytrosavirus Pathologies
    (FRONTIERS MEDIA SA, 2016-01-01) Kariithi, Henry M.; Ince, Ikbal Agah; Boeren, Sjef; Murungi, Edwin K.; Meki, Irene K.; Otieno, Everlyne A.; Nyanjom, Steven R. G.; van Oers, Monique M.; Vlak, Just M.; Abd-Alla, Adly M. M.
    Glossina pallidipes salivary gland hypertrophy virus (GpSGHV
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    Insecticide-releasing LLDPE films as greenhouse cover materials
    (ELSEVIER, 2019-01-01) Seven, Senem Avaz; Tastan, Omer Faruk; Tas, Cuneyt Erdinc; Unal, Hayriye; Ince, Ikbal Agah; Menceloglu, Yusuf Ziya
    The use of chemical pesticides is limited by several public health concerns regarding their toxicity levels and indiscriminate use. Nevertheless, they are still vital components of agricultural industry since no other competitive equivalents to chemical pesticides still exist in terms of efficiency. This study describes the preparation and biological assessment of an insecticide releasing plastic film for agricultural covering purposes. The formulation was prepared by incorporation of deltamethrin loaded, nano-sized halloysite nanotubes into polymeric films. Thermal, morphological, and mechanical properties of films were characterized by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Universal Testing Machine UTM. Sustained release profiles of the films were evaluated by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). Results reveal that deltamethrin was successfully loaded into halloysite nanotubes and nanotube incorporation enhances the elastic modulus of linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) films. In addition, films exhibit sustained release function of the active agent for 60 days. Bioassays of the nanocomposite films with varying deltamethrin doses tested on grasshoppers showed that the LD(50 )values of the films are 1.85x10(-5) g/cm(2). Insecticidal activities of films were tested in greenhouse on Medicago Saliva plants contaminated with thrips and aphid. Nanocomposites are observed to repel mature aphids and kill young aphids and thrips.
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    Hairpin structures with conserved sequence motifs determine the 3 ` ends of non-polyadenylated invertebrate iridovirus transcripts
    (ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2017-01-01) Ince, Ikbal Agah; Pijlman, Gorben P.; Vlak, Just M.; van Oers, Monique M.
    Previously, we observed that the transcripts of Invertebrate iridescent virus 6 (IIV6) are not polyadenylated, in line with the absence of canonical poly(A) motifs (AATAAA) downstream of the open reading frames (ORFs) in the genome. Here, we determined the 3' ends of the transcripts of fifty-four IIV6 virion protein genes in infected Drosophila Schneider 2 (52) cells. By using ligation-based amplification of cDNA ends (LACE) it was shown that the IIV6 mRNAs often ended with a CAUUA motif. In silico analysis showed that the 3'-untranslated regions of IIV6 genes have the ability to form hairpin structures (22-56 nt in length) and that for about half of all IIV6 genes these 3' sequences contained complementary TAATG and CATTA motifs. We also show that a hairpin in the 3' flanking region with conserved sequence motifs is a conserved feature in invertebrate-infecting iridoviruses (genus Iridovirus and Chloriridovirus).