Genetic variability of a population of Aedes aegypti from Parana, Brazil, using the mitochondrial ND4 gene
Autor(es): Twerdochlib, Adriana L.; Dalla Bonna, Ana C.; Leite, Selene S.; Chitolina, Rodrigo F.; Westphal, Betina; Navarro-Silva, Mario A.
Resumo: Genetic variability of a population of Aedes aegypti from Parana, Brazil, using the mitochondrial ND4 gene. To analyze the genetic variability of populations of Aedes aegypti, 156 samples were collected from 10 municipalities in the state of Parana, Brazil. A 311 base pairs (bp) region of the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 4 (ND4) mitochondrial gene was examined. An analysis of this fragment identified eight distinct haplotypes. The mean genetic diversity was high (h = 0.702; pi = 0.01556). AMOVA analysis indicated that most of the variation (67%) occurred within populations and the F-ST value (0.32996) was highly significant. F-ST values were significant in most comparisons among cities. The isolation by distance was not significant (r = -0.1216 and p = 0, 7550), indicating that genetic distance is not related to geographic distance. Neighbor-joining analysis showed two Genetically distinct groups within Parana. The DNA polymorphism and AMOVA data indicate a decreased gene flow in populations from Parana, which can result in increased vectorial competence.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes Aegypti; Genetic Variability; Mitochondrial DNA; Genetic Population; State Of Parana
Imprenta: Revista Brasileira de Entomologia, v. 56, n. 2, p. 249-256, 2012
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - DNA ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2012
