| Abstract: | The dynamics of pathological changes in the intestine of Aedes aegypti larvae under the influence of toxins Cry11A and Cry4B produced by Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis was studied by means of electron microscope. Most significant ultrastructure changes in the intestine of the second instar larvae were observed in the midgut. The cytoplasm of cells disintegrated, and elongated lacunae appeared. The number of microvilli decreased, or they disappeared in the result of destruction. The peritrophic membrane displaced to the lumen of midgut. Any changes in epithelial cells and cuticle in time of foregut and hindgut were not observed in a comparison to control. The toxin Cry4B caused the most effective destruction of the midgut epithelium. |
