Genomic analysis of co-infection with Wolbachia and Candidatus Tisiphia in the sand fly Sergentomyia squamirostris
<i>Ca</i>. Tisiphia has recently been recognized as an underexplored endosymbiont with a widespread presence in invertebrates, including disease vectors. RiSSQ represents the first complete genomic information resource of <i>Ca</i>. Tisiphia infecting sand flies. Further research is needed to understand potential interactions between its host and other endosymbionts, as well as to explore the potential implications of disease control in the future.
Authors
- Akihiro Kuroki
- Kentaro Itokawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1300-9883)
- Kyoko Sawabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6877-2010)
- Chizu Sanjoba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4581-4038)
- Makoto Kuroda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0487-4405)
- Haruhiko Isawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9087-9500)
- Daisuke Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1043-6903)
Institutions
- Kumamoto Health Science University (JP)
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases (JP)
- The University of Tokyo (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1577636
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.34
Funders
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science