Investigation of DDT resistance mechanisms in Anopheles funestus populations from northern and southern Benin reveals a key role of the GSTe2 gene.
Genevieve M TchigossouSeun M AtoyebiRomaric AkotonEric TossouDjegbe InnocentJacob RiveronHelen IrvingAkadiri YessoufouCharles WondjiRousseau J DjouakaPublished in: Malaria journal (2020)
This study shows the key role of the GSTe2 gene in DDT resistant An. funestus in Benin. Polymorphism analysis of this gene across Benin revealed possible barriers to gene flow, which could impact the design and implementation of resistance management strategies in the country.