Catalase and superoxide dismutase-2 enhance survival and protect ovaries during overwintering diapause in the mosquito Culex pipiens.
Catalase and superoxide dismutase-2 enhance survival and protect ovaries during overwintering diapause in the mosquito Culex pipiens.
C. Sim,D. Denlinger
2011 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2011.01.012
Journal of insect physiology · 100 Citations
TLDR
Results imply that these two antioxidants, catalase and superoxide dismutase-2, are particularly important in promoting survival in diapausing females, while elevation ofCatalase also contributes to protection of the ovaries.