Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reviews Review Faculty Publications- Reviews Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Review on microbially synthesized nanoparticles: a potent biocontrol agent against Aedes species of mosquito Subject The topic of the resource Aedes aegypti; Dengue; Insecticides; Nanoparticles Description An account of the resource Aedes aegypti is a principal vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika illnesses worldwide. Because effective vaccinations or medications for the prevention and/or treatment for these illnesses are not available, vector management has been embraced as the primary method of reducing their transmission. The strategy that is often used for controlling Aedes populations is chemical insecticides; however, despite their efficiency, extensive usage of these pesticides has resulted in high operating costs, the establishment of resistant populations and undesirable non-target impacts. Therefore, the use of nanoparticles derived from multiple synthesis processes as new insecticides has recently attracted the interest of researchers. This study provides an overview of the current understanding concerning the method of action of nanoparticles against mosquitoes. Metal nanoparticles strongly influence antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes in insects, causing oxidative stress and cell death. These nanoparticles similarly inhibited acetylcholinesterase activity. Metal-based nanoparticles can potentially bind to S and P units in proteins and nucleic acids respectively resulting in decreased membrane permeability, organelle and enzyme denaturation which leads to cell death. Furthermore, they upregulate and downregulate critical insect genes, lower protein synthesis and gonadotrophin release, resulting in developmental and reproductive failure. This review critically examines insect nanotoxicology research trends and highlights the ecotoxicological effects of practical usage of nanoparticles as insecticides. 2022 World Research Association. All rights reserved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jincy G.A.; Sejal D.; Saher T.; Gopishankar T.; Paari K.A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Research Journal of Biotechnology, Vol-17, No. 12, pp. 171-189. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available World Research Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.25303/1712rjbt1710189" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.25303/1712rjbt1710189</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85145489173&amp;doi=10.25303%2F1712rjbt1710189&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=950820e0874f16dc3c883b94ce2fa516" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85145489173&amp;doi=10.25303%2f1712rjbt1710189&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=950820e0874f16dc3c883b94ce2fa516</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 9736263 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Review Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Jincy G.A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sejal D., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Saher T., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Gopishankar T., Centre for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, Institute of Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore, India; Paari K.A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India