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ArticleParasites & vectors2016

Potential of Camellia sinensis proanthocyanidins-rich fraction for controlling malaria mosquito populations through disruption of larval development.

Jackson M Muema, Joel L Bargul, Steven G Nyanjom, James M Mutunga, Sospeter N Njeru

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Article in Parasites & vectors, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Jackson M MuemaDepartment of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Jackson_mbithi@yahoo.com.
Joel L BargulDepartment of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
Steven G NyanjomDepartment of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
James M MutungaMalaria Research Programme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Sospeter N NjeruPresent Address: Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) - Leibniz Institute for Age Research, D-07745, Jena, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnopheles arabiensis and A. gambiae (sensu stricto) are the most prolific Afrotropical malaria vectors. Population control efforts of these two vectors have been hampered by extremely diverse larval breeding sites and widespread resistance to currently available insecticides. Control of mosquito larval stages using bioactive compounds of plant origin has the potential to suppress vector populations leading to concomitant reduction in disease transmission rates. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of Camellia sinensis crude leaf extract and its fraction against the larvae of A. arabiensis and A. gambiae (s.s.).

methodsLate third/early fourth instar larvae (L3/L4) of A. arabiensis and A. gambiae (s.s.) were exposed to increasing doses of C. sinensis leaf extract and its active fraction for 72 h, with mortality rates recorded every 24 h in both control and test groups. Ultra performance liquid chromatography electron spray ionization quadruple time of flight coupled with mass spectrometry (UPLC/ESI-Qtof/MS) was used to determine the main active constituents in the fraction.

resultsThe major bioactive chemical constituents in the C. sinensis leaf extract were identified to be proanthocyanidins. The extract significantly interfered with larval survival and adult emergence in both species (ANOVA, F

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate the potential of green tea extract and its active constituents in disrupting mosquito larval development. This could contribute to the control of mosquito populations and improved management of malaria.

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Anopheles arabiensisAnopheles gambiae (sensu stricto)Camellia sinensisLarvicidal activityProanthocyanidinsVector control

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PMCPMC5034625

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