Conserved and distinct morphological aspects of the salivary glands of sand fly vectors of leishmaniasis: an anatomical and ultrastructural study

Conserved and distinct morphological aspects of the salivary glands of sand fly vectors of leishmaniasis: an anatomical and ultrastructural study

Abstract Background Sand flies are vectors of Leishmania spp., the causative agents of leishmaniasis in vertebrates, including man. The sand fly saliva contains powerful pharmacologically active substances that prevent hemostasis and enhance Leishmania spp. infections. On the other hand, salivary pr...

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Main Authors: Rafael Nacif-Pimenta, Luciana C. Pinto, Vera Volfova, Petr Volf, Paulo F. P. Pimenta, Nagila F. C. Secundino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Secretory cell population
Ultrastructure
Lectin binding
Sand fly vectors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04311-y

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