Projects

MINING THE GENOME OF RHIPICEPHALUS MICROPLUS TO DEVELOP NOVEL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY AND VACCINES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416467

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF BITING FLIES AFFECTING LIVESTOCK Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418533

INVESTIGATIONS OF NOVEL TARGET-SPECIFIC LIGANDS FOR ACETYLCHOLINESTERASES OF ARTHROPOD PESTS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 420982

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Acetylcholinesterases of blood-feeding flies and ticks - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Sep-12)

Discovery and functional analysis of small RNAs (miRNA/siRNA) of livestock ectoparasites. - (Abstract Only) - (11-Jun-12)

The US experience of eradicating and preventing re-infestation with cattle fever ticks - (Proceedings)

Li, A.Y., Miller, R., Pound, J.M., Guerrero, F., Temeyer, K.B., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2012. The US experience of eradicating and preventing re-infestation with cattle fever ticks. Workshop Proceedings. 4th International Bayer Cattle Symposium, Lisbon, Portugal, June 3, 2012 (4-19).

Acetylcholinesterases of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and Phlebotomus papatasi: Gene identification, expression and biochemical properties of recombinant proteins - (Abstract Only) - (19-Mar-12)

A Novel Carbamate Insecticide with Superior Selectivity for Cattle Tick (Boophilus microplus) and Sand Fly (Phlebotomus papatasi) Control - (Abstract Only) - (19-Mar-12)

Acetylcholinesterase of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae): Baculovirus expression, biochemical properties and organophosphate insensitivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Brake, D.K., Schlechte, K.G. 2012. Acetylcholinesterase of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae): Baculovirus expression, biochemical properties and organophosphate insensitivity. Journal of Medical Entomology. 49(3):589-594.

Sequence polymorphism in acetylcholinesterase transcripts and genotyping survey of BmAChE1 in laboratory and Mexican strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Olafson, P.U., Pruett, J.H. 2012. Sequence polymorphism in acetylcholinesterase transcripts and genotyping survey of BmAChE1 in laboratory and Mexican strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Journal of Medical Entomology. 49(3):555-562.

Complexity of acetylcholinesterases in biting flies and ticks - (Abstract Only) - (31-Jan-12)

Optimization of RNA interference (RNAi) targeting acetylcholinesterase in the Southern cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) - (Abstract Only) - (15-Nov-11)

Multiple acetylcholinesterase genes expressed in the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, a vector of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis - (Abstract Only) - (14-Nov-11)

Innovative technologies targeting vector populations to mitigate the risk of exposure to leishmaniasis and protect deployed U.S. Military personnel in the Middle East - (Abstract Only) - (10-Nov-11)

Multiple acetylcholinesterase genes expressed in the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, a vector of bovine anaplasmosis and babesiosis - (Abstract Only) - (27-Oct-11)

Innovative technologies targeting vector populations to mitigate the risk of exposure to leishmaniasis and protect deployed U.S. Military personnel in the Middle East - (Abstract Only) - (11-Oct-11)

Genetic factors potentially reducing fitness cost of organophosphate-insensitive acetylcholinesterase(s) in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Tijerina, M.A., Davey, R.B., Olafson, P.U. 2011. Genetic factors potentially reducing fitness cost of organophosphate-insensitive acetylcholinesterase(s) in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Acarology International Congress Proceedings. Zoosymposia 6:260–266.

Acetylcholinesterase of Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae): cDNA sequence, baculovirus expression, and biochemical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Chen, A.C. 2012. Acetylcholinesterase of Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae): cDNA sequence, baculovirus expression, and biochemical properties. Veterinary Parasitology. 184(1):92-95.

Novel approaches for control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Chen, A.C., Davey, R.B., Guerrero, F., Freeman, J.M., Kammlah, D.M., Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Olafson, P.U., Perez De Leon, A.A., Phillips, P.L., Pound, J.M., Welch, J.B. 2012. Novel approaches for control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. J Tecnica Pecuaria En Mexico. 3(Suppl. 1):25-40.

Multiple transcripts encode glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olafson, P.U., Pruett Jr, J.H., Temeyer, K.B. 2011. Multiple transcripts encode glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 53(2):147-165.

Four transcripts encode glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in the Southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jul-10)

Acetylcholinesterases of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus – Multiple gene expression presents an opportune model system for elucidation of multiple functions of AChEs. - (Proceedings) - (06-Jul-10)

Shift in rules of engagement for eradication of cattle fever ticks in the United States - (Proceedings) - (01-Jul-10)

Baculovirus expression, biochemical characterization and organophosphate sensitivity of rBmAChE1, rBmAChE2, and rBmAChE3 of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U. 2010. Baculovirus expression, biochemical characterization and organophosphate sensitivity of rBmAChE1, rBmAChE2, and rBmAChE3 of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Veterinary Parasitology. 172:114-121.

Genotyping mutation in BmAChE3: A survey of laboratory and Mexican strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus that are resistant or susceptible to coumaphos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Olafson, P.U., Miller, R. 2009. Genotyping mutation in BmAChE3: A survey of laboratory and Mexican strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus that are resistant or susceptible to coumaphos. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46(6):1355-1360.

Nutritional Limitation on Growth and Development of Horn Fly (Diptera:Muscidae) Larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B. 2009. Nutritional limitation on growth and development of horn fly (Diptera:Muscidae) larvae. Southwestern Entomologist. 34(3):263-272.

A survey of Rhipicephalus microplus populations for mutations associated by pyrethroid resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, A.C., He, H., Temeyer, K.B., Jones, S., Green, P., Barker, S.C. 2009. A survey of Rhipicephalus microplus populations for mutations associated by pyrethroid resistance. Journal of Economic Entomology. 120(1):373-380.

ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE MUTATION IN DIAZINON-RESISTANT HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS (L.) (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Li, A.Y., Lohmeyer, K.H., Chen, A.C., Olafson, P.U., Sanson, D.W., Foil, L.D. 2008. Acetylcholinesterase mutation in diazinon-resistant Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae). Veterinary Parasitology. 154(3-4):300-310.

R86Q, a mutation in BmAChE3 yielding a Rhipicephalus microplus organophosphate-insensitive acetylcholinesterase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U., Chen, A.C. 2007. R86Q, a mutation in BmAChE3 yielding a Rhipicephalus microplus organophosphate-insensitive acetylcholinesterase. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44(6):1013-1018.

Identification and characterization of a cDNA encoding the acetylcholinesterase of Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Chen, A.C. 2007. Identification and characterization of a cDNA encoding the acetylcholinesterase of Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae). DNA Sequence. 18(2):85-91.

BACULOVIRUS EXPRESSION OF BMACHE3, A CDNA ENCODING AN ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI:IXODIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr., J.H., Untalan, P.M., Chen, A.C. 2006. Baculovirus expression of BmAChE3, a cDNA encoding an acetylcholinesterase of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 43(4):707-712.

ORGANOPHOSPHATE RESISTANCE IN MEXICAN STRAINS OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS: A MAJOR THREAT TO THE U.S. CATTLE INDUSTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pound, J.M., Miller, J.A., Chen, A.C., Pruett Jr, J.H., Guerrero, F., Davey, R.B., Untalan, P.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Li, A.Y., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2004. Organophosphate resistance in Mexican strains of Boophilus microplus: A major threat to the U.S. cattle industry. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 17:43-51.

IDENTIFICATION OF A THIRD BOOPHILUS MICORPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) CDNA PRESUMPTIVELY ENCODING AN ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Davey, R.B., Chen, A.C. 2004. Identification of a third Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) cDNA presumptively encoding an acetylcholinesterase. Journal of Medical Entomology. 41(3):259-268.

CLONING AND SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF A CDNA ENCODING PSO O II, A MITE GROUP 2 ALLERGEN OF THE SHEEP SCAB MITE, PSOROPTES OVIS (ACARI:PSORPTIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

TEMEYER, K.B., SOILEAU, L.C., PRUETT JR, J.H. CLONING AND SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF A CDNA ENCODING PSO O II, A MITE GROUP 2 ALLERGEN OF THE SHEEP SCAB MITE, PSOROPTES OVIS (ACARI:PSORPTIDAE). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. v. 39. p. 384-391.

NUTRIENT DEPLETION OF BOVINE DUNG AND DENSITY-DEPENDENT STUNTING PRODUCE EQUIVALENT NUTRITIONAL LIMITATION OF HORNFLY LARVAL GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-May-01)

PRODUCTION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR HYPODERMIN C, A COLLAGENASE OF THE COMMON CATTLE GRUB, HYPODERMA LINEATUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Apr-99)

CONSTRUCTION OF HYBRIDOMAS WHICH SECRETE MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FORANTIGENS OF THE SHEEP SCAB MITE, PSOROPTES OVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Oct-98)

EVALUATION OF NATURAL PSOROPTES OVIS (HERING) (ACARINA: PSOROPTIDAE) SOLUBLE PROTEINS AS CANDIDATE VACCINE IMMUNOGENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-May-98)

ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS AND SOLVENTS FOR USE IN HORN FLY LARVAL REARING OR BIOASSAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Mar-98)

CONSTRUCTION OF MURINE HYBRIDOMAS WHICH SECRETE MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR HYPODERMIN A, A SERINE PROTEASE OF THE COMMON CATTLE GRUB, HYPODERMA LINEATUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Sep-96)

CONSTRUCTION OF MURINE HYBRIDOMAS WHICH SECRETE MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR HYPODERMIN C, A COLLAGENASE OF THE COMMON CATTLE GRUB, HYPODERMA LINEATUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Aug-96)