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Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation

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Over the last decades, the geographical distribution of certain mosquito species carrying vector-borne diseases has considerably expanded. They represent a major health concern as they transmit pathogens causing alarming epidemics. In the absence of vaccines for most of the mosquito-borne diseases, the use of topical mosquito repellents is one of the main measures to prevent human-mosquito contacts. Synthetic repellents are the most used mosquito repellents. However, several concerns about their safety for consumers have led to a growing demand of natural alternatives. Here we present an overview of the most commonly used natural-based mosquito repellents: repellent activity, biological action, composition, stereochemical structure (when appropriate) and syntheses, paradoxically far from being eco-friendly. We discuss on future prospective that would combine sustainable chemical processes and synergistic effects promising for the development of natural, safe and efficient topical repellents.
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Claude Grison, David Carrasco, Franck Pelissier, Alexandra Moderc. Reflexion on Bio-Sourced Mosquito Repellents: Nature, Activity, and Preparation. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2020, 8, ⟨10.3389/fevo.2020.00008⟩. ⟨hal-03051738⟩
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