The role of Rab27 in tick extracellular vesicle biogenesis and pathogen infection
Abstract Background The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, transmits most vector-borne diseases in the US. It vectors seven pathogens of public health relevance, including the emerging human pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Nevertheless, it remains critically understudied compared to other arth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06150-7 |