Characterization of heat exposure-associated escape behaviors and HSP gene expression in bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.).

Aaron R AshbrookJeffrey L FederMichael E ScharfGary W BennettAmeya D Gondhalekar

Published in: Pest management science (2021)

This study shows that when harborage top temperatures approach 40.0-43.0 °C, bed bugs will disperse in search for cooler areas. This work implicates the HSP70.1, HSP70.3, and Putative Small HSP genes in heat induced stress recovery of bed bugs. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

heat stress
heat shock protein
heat shock
gene expression
dna methylation
diabetic rats
oxidative stress
endothelial cells
transcription factor