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ArticleParasitology research2025

Krüppel homolog 1, a juvenile hormone transcription factor, regulates the reproduction and development of Aedes albopictus(Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae).

Ya-Hui Chen, Cheng Wu, Yu-Yang Xie, Yan-Hui Zhang, Xi-Tong Huang, Fen Hu, Li-Hua Xie

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Ya-Hui Chen *Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China.
Cheng Wu *Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China.
Yu-Yang XieDepartment of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China.
Yan-Hui ZhangDepartment of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China.
Xi-Tong HuangDepartment of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China.
Fen HuDepartment of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China. fenhu@fjmu.edu.cn.
Li-Hua XieDepartment of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, No.1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China. lhxie@fjmu.edu.cn.

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Education and Scientific Research Project for Young and Middle-aged Teachers in Fujian Province JAT210116Fujian Medical University Qihang Fund 2021QH1005National Nature Science Foundation of China 82402662Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province 2023J01543Startup Project for High-level Talents of Fujian Medical University XRCZX2020016
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Abstract

The control of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae), a vector for several important viral diseases, is crucial for mitigating mosquito-borne diseases. This study focused on the Krüppel homolog 1 (Kr-h1) gene, a transcription factor in juvenile hormone (JH) signaling, which plays a pivotal role in inhibiting metamorphosis and promoting adult reproduction. We characterized Aedes albopictus Kr-h1(AalbKr-h1), identified its eight zinc finger domains, and confirmed its orthology among insects through phylogenetic analysis. Expression profiling across life stages showed high level of expression in eggs, late larvae, and adults, with minimal expression in pupae. In adults, AalbKr-h1 was most active in the fat body and ovaries. Exposing larvae to a JH analogue significantly upregulated AalbKr-h1 expression in both larval and adult stages. RNAi-mediated knockdown of Kr-h1 protein reduced egg reproduction, survival rate and gene expression levels. These results provide a solid foundation for further exploration of the function of the AalbKr-h1 gene and the potential development of novel strategies for mosquito control and prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.

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AedesInsect ProteinsKruppel-Like Transcription FactorsTranscription FactorsAnimalsFemaleGene Expression ProfilingJuvenile HormonesLarvaPhylogenyReproductionRNA InterferenceInsect ProteinsJuvenile HormonesKruppel-Like Transcription FactorsTranscription FactorsAedes albopictusJuvenile hormoneJuvenile hormone analogueKrüppel homolog 1Zinc finger domains

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PMCPMC11928384

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