Immunostaining Whole-Mount Olfactory Tissues of Mosquitoes

Cold Spring Harb Protoc. 2023 Jan 3;2023(1):55-60. doi: 10.1101/pdb.prot107915.

Abstract

Mosquito olfactory tissues are covered in fine hair-like sensory structures called sensilla that house olfactory sensory neurons. This protocol for immunostaining whole-mounted mosquito antennae and maxillary palps enables the visualization of these neurons.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Culicidae*
  • Olfactory Receptor Neurons* / physiology
  • Smell