TABLE 2.
Δpyhmg2 in vivo oocyst production is impaired
| Mean number of oocystsa | Oocyst prevalenceb | |
|---|---|---|
| Experiment 1 | ||
| WT | 65.5 ± 24 | 94.1 |
| KO | 7.8 ± 4.9c | 81.6 |
| Experiment 2 | ||
| WT | 92.1 ± 38 | 100.0 |
| KO | 15.7 ± 7.8c | 82.0 |
| Experiment 3 | ||
| WT | 64 ± 19 | 48.0 |
| KO | 4.3 ± 3.2c | 48.0 |
a
The mean number of oocysts per infected mosquito ± S.D. is shown.
b
Percentage of mosquito midguts containing oocysts is shown. 50 midguts were dissected for each experiment.
c
Data are statistically significant in a non-paired t test (p value <0.0001).