The midgut of Aedes albopictus females expresses active trypsin-like serine peptidases

Abstract Background Aedes albopictus is widely distributed across tropical and sub-tropical regions and is associated with the transmission of several arboviruses. Although this species is increasingly relevant to public health due its ability to successfully colonize both urban and rural habitats,...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Saboia-Vahia, Patricia Cuervo, Andre Borges-Veloso, Nathália Pinho de Souza, Constança Britto, Geovane Dias-Lopes, Jose Batista De Jesus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-253